[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5156]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       IN HONOR OF MARY H. MURPHY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute and recognition of 
Mary Murphy of Brooklyn, Ohio, as she is honored as the City of 
Brooklyn's ``Democrat of the Year.''
  With family central to her life, Mrs. Murphy and her late husband, 
Thomas Murphy, Sr., raised eight children. Mrs. Murphy is the proud 
grandmother of eight, and she is also the proud greatgrandmother of 
eight.
  Beyond caring for her family, Mrs. Murphy has been an involved member 
of the City of Brooklyn Democratic Party for nearly 50 years. In 1955, 
Mrs. Murphy volunteered her time to work on election day, and by the 
late fifties, she was elected to serve as precinct committee person--a 
position she holds to this day. With a quick and agile mind and an 
equally energized spirit, Mrs. Murphy continues to volunteer her time 
and talents in service to her community. Moreover, Mrs. Murphy 
continues to energize the Democratic Party of Brooklyn with her 
dedication, integrity, loyalty, and hopeful outlook.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in tribute and recognition 
of Mary H. Murphy, as she is being honored by the City of Brooklyn as 
the ``Democrat of the Year.'' Mrs. Murphy continues to be an 
inspiration to everyone in her life--especially to her family and 
friends. Her friendship, convictions, boundless energy, joy, and good 
works are invaluable gifts, and her spirit of volunteerism continues to 
uplift the City of Brooklyn, and our entire community. We wish her 
continued health and happiness today, and all days to come.

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