[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 10 (Thursday, January 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E23-E24]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTHUR A. MURPHY

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 12, 2023

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a community 
leader and political activist. Arthur A. Murphy transitioned from this 
life on January 2, 2023, in Hardeeville, South Carolina. His work to 
better the lives of those in Jasper County, as well as his commitment 
to increase diverse representation were honorable and deserve 
recognition.
  Arthur Murphy was born in Robertville, South Carolina on December 11, 
1943, to the late Mr. Clarence and Mrs. Beatrice Brown Murphy. He 
attended public schools in Jasper County, South Carolina. Upon 
graduation, he moved to Brooklyn, New York to pursue further education 
at the School of Printing. He remained in New York for more than 30 
years working in the printing profession. In 1993, he returned to South 
Carolina, where he founded his own printing company, Repro Graphics.
  In addition to his company, Arthur was an active member of the 
community. In 1994, just 1 year after moving back to South Carolina, he 
became Chairman of the Jasper County Democratic Party. He continued to 
serve in this role on and off throughout the rest of his life. It was 
in this capacity that I was fortunate to get to know Arthur. He was 
committed to getting the best candidates possible into public office in 
his county, especially those who would represent the diverse voices of 
the community. Arthur was also an active member of the NAACP. Through 
his various community leadership roles, Arthur received several awards 
and honors.

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  Arthur was guided by his faith from a young age at Bethel Baptist 
Church, where he was a member throughout the entirety of his life. He 
is lovingly remembered by his wife, Louise J. Murphy, with whom he had 
2 sons, Kenneth Murphy and F. Michael (Tanya) Murphy, Sr., 5 
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and our colleagues join me in honoring 
the full life of Arthur A. Murphy. His commitment to public service and 
his community touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be dearly 
missed.

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