[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S2440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING MOTHER MURPHY'S FLAVORS

 Mr. BUDD. Mr. President, today, I rise in honor of National 
Small Business Month to recognize North Carolina's 1.1 million small 
businesses that drive our State's growing workforce and thriving 
economy across all 100 counties. There is no doubt that our State's 
small businesses are the reason for North Carolina's ranking as the No. 
1 state in the country for doing business. Making up a significant 
percentage of all businesses across our great State, North Carolina's 
small businesses represent the very best of American ingenuity, 
resilience, and determination.
  As a small business owner myself, I understand the daily challenges 
and sacrifices that come with keeping a business on its feet. This 
National Small Business Month, I want to recognize one of North 
Carolina's leading small businesses, Mother Murphy's Flavors, a three-
generation-owned-and-operated business based in Greensboro, NC. This 
year, Mother Murphy's Flavors celebrates its 80th year in business, 
crafting high-quality flavors for food and beverages. The company 
currently employs over 150 North Carolinians and, over the years, has 
grown its international footprint, now shipping products to over 30 
countries worldwide.
  What started as a side business venture for founder Kermit Murphy, 
Sr., and Dr. Richard Stelling in 1946 has become an internationally 
recognized company with a steadfast commitment to enhancing the food 
and beverage industry by creating flavor solutions with quality 
ingredients that customers can rely on.
  From taking orders with pen and paper to becoming a trusted partner 
for global food corporations and specialty beverage manufacturers, 
Mother Murphy's Flavors is a testament to what vision, grit, and 
craftsmanship can build. Over eight decades, this small business with 
humble beginnings has grown into a multigenerational success, proving 
that small business excellence, when passed down with care, becomes a 
legacy that endures.

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