[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 28, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H736]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING JOHN MURPHY

  (Mr. LAWLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize an individual who 
has been a beacon of service and steadfast advocate for those in need, 
John Murphy.
  John's service began in the Marine Corps before he ran for county 
legislature and served there for over 40 years.
  John has also committed himself to helping veterans and the 
developmentally disabled community, serving on the board of Camp 
Venture in support of the Venture Foundation for over 40 years, as 
well.
  His work in this space led to many services being provided for the I/
DD community in the Hudson Valley, and his efforts remind us that the 
true measure of a society is found in how it treats its most vulnerable 
members.
  In late 2023, John's other venture, Homes for Heroes, unveiled its 
new Phase II residences at Camp Shanks. This organization, headed by 
John, houses homeless veterans, something all of us in this body must 
continue to focus on.
  I applaud John Murphy, a true hero for heroes, for his decades of 
service and his undying commitment to improving lives.
  His legacy is built on the lives he has changed and the futures he 
has secured. I thank him for his service.

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