[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 173 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S6713]
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                    Tribute to Phil and Tammy Murphy

  Mr. President, on behalf of my senior Senator, I would be remiss if I 
did not recognize two other individuals in the Gallery whose selfless 
service has uplifted so many lives across our State: Gov. Phil Murphy 
and First Lady Tammy Murphy.
  Over the past 7 years, I have had the honor of working alongside 
Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy to build a stronger and 
fairer State for every New Jerseyan. Under their leadership, the Garden 
State has set the gold standard for progressive and responsible 
leadership in America, from nearly doubling our State's minimum wage to 
enacting the most ambitious property tax relief program in modern 
history.
  The Murphy administration has made life more affordable for every New 
Jersey family. They have taken strides in reviving New Jersey's 
reputation as a global leader in innovation by seizing upon a number of 
emerging industries, from clean energy to life science, to generative 
artificial intelligence. They have upheld our shared responsibility to 
protect all of our State's children by enacting some of the Nation's 
most transformative environmental policies and implementing a number of 
Nation-leading gun safety laws that have brought gun deaths to record 
lows. And they have also managed to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final 
to the New Jersey-New York--said in the right order--region, which is 
sure to provide a massive boost to our local economies.
  It is because of this impeccable record that I was so honored the 
Governor would trust me with the responsibility I hold here. It has 
been a privilege to work alongside them in this role--both with the 
Governor and the first lady--on so many issues that matter to New 
Jersey families, from funding much needed infrastructure improvements 
to working with the first lady to cosponsor legislation in this Chamber 
to access maternal healthcare for underserved communities.
  Governor and First Lady Murphy, thank you for being here today. 
Without your support, I would not be standing here today.
  Having been born and raised in New Jersey, I hold a deep love for the 
people in our State. My career in public service has given me the 
privilege of meeting many of our over 9 million residents who make New 
Jersey so unique. Serving them in this Chamber has been an incredible 
honor and a continued part of my public service. I hope the work that 
my staff and I have accomplished in this short term will leave a 
lasting impact for years to come.
  I thank the Presiding Officer.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Cantwell). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.