[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 108 (Thursday, June 27, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H4325-H4326]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING JOHN MURPHY

  (Mr. MAGAZINER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MAGAZINER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor John Murphy, a 
former Providence city council member, business leader, and 
philanthropist who dedicated his life to serving Rhode Island and 
helping those in need.
  A son of Irish immigrants, John was born and raised in Fox Point, 
Providence. He graduated from Hope High School, joined the Army, and 
served in Korea for 2 years.
  His commitment to public service did not stop there. Shortly after 
returning home, John was elected to the Providence City Council, 
serving four terms.
  In 1959, he founded the Home Loan Investment Bank, building it into a 
full-service retail bank, employing more than 100 people and helping 
thousands achieve the dream of home ownership and financial security.

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  Throughout his life, John Murphy made it a priority to give back with 
generous support for the Rhode Island Foundation, St. Joseph's 
Hospital, Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital, the Boys & Girls 
Club of Providence, and many more worthy organizations.
  He was also passionate about education and helped start the mentoring 
and tutoring program at URI and the scholarship program at Providence 
College.
  In his own words, Murphy said that he wanted underserved students to 
know they are important. ``I don't want them to get lost or feel 
hopeless. I want them to know that I have walked in their shoes. I am 
one of them.''
  He never lost sight of where he came from, and he will be remembered 
as a man of incredible character whose legacy will endure for 
generations to come. He will be missed.

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