[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BOB MURPHY

 Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recognized Bob 
Murphy of Salem as January's Granite Stater of the Month for his 
efforts to support Parkinson's disease research.
  Last June, Bob was asked to participate in a bracelet-making 
fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Bob discovered he 
had a hidden talent for making beading designs and enjoyed the creative 
outlet that the crafting provided. When he realized other residents and 
staff at the facility where he lived were interested in buying his 
bracelets, Bob started selling them in the lobby and donating the 
proceeds to the Parkinson's Foundation. So far, Bob has donated $1,500.
  Bob picked the Parkinson's Foundation because he has lived with 
Parkinson's disease for 20 years. Bob likes to do activities that keep 
his mind active, such as doing puzzles, playing cards, reading, and 
now, making bracelets. Although he sometimes drops beads or moves more 
slowly than he would like to, the beading keeps him focused, and he 
will sometimes work on bracelets for the entire day--comparing his 
crafting operation to a factory. The hobby has also helped him make new 
connections with other residents who come by to watch him work and even 
request bracelet designs.
  Bob's creative fundraising is an inspiring example of the Granite 
State spirit of ingenuity and persistence. His work to contribute to 
Parkinson's research is why I am honored to name him January's Granite 
Stater of the Month.

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