[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 16 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              {time}  1915
                   RECOGNIZING HARVEY ``JACK'' MURPHY

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
Jack Murphy who passed away at the age of 74.
  While attending Mercer University, Jack was introduced to Mrs. Peggy 
Jewel Womack, and they married in 1959. The couple remained in the area 
to allow Jack to begin his surgical residency at Macon Hospital.
  After starting a family of three children, Dr. Murphy worked as a 
surgeon at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah. He also worked as the 
first team physician for local K-12 schools in Savannah, hoping to 
encourage kids to remain in sports and away from drugs and violence.
  Dr. Murphy also served as the chairman of the St. Joseph's/Candler 
Central Credentials Committee and the Health System's Board of 
Directors. Nurses who noted Dr. Murphy's energetic and personable 
character gave him the nickname ``Happy Jack.'' In 2006, the Georgia 
Medical Society honored Dr. Murphy's contributions with a ``Healthcare 
Heroes'' award.
  Dr. Murphy will be remembered for his commitment to his family, his 
friends, and his community. His legacy of serving others will live on 
forever.

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