[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14604]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF CHIEF JACK MURPHY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 17, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Chief Jack Murphy, whose recent retirement as the chief of police with 
the city of Brooklyn reflects 40 years of excellence in law 
enforcement, framed by leadership, accomplishment, integrity and an 
unwavering commitment on behalf of the security and safety of the 
people of Brooklyn.
  Chief Murphy's illustrious career in law enforcement began in 1966, 
when he became a police officer with the city of Brooklyn. He honorably 
served our Nation in Vietnam, and soon thereafter resumed his vocation 
in law enforcement. Chief Murphy and his wife Marie continue to hold 
family and community as the foundation of their lives. Together they 
raised four children: Ann Marie, Matthew, Mary Beth and Maureen. Both 
Chief Murphy and Marie Murphy followed the call of service to others 
and instilled the significance of integrity, hard work and giving back 
to others within their children. Marie has devoted her career to the 
teaching profession.
  Beyond his expertise in law enforcement and exceptional leadership 
abilities, Chief Murphy is known for his unwavering work ethic, affable 
nature and personal and professional integrity. Straightforward, fair 
and honest, Chief Murphy garnered the admiration and respect of 
everyone around him, and was consistently unfazed by the inevitable ebb 
and flow of small town politics.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor, gratitude and 
recognition of Chief Jack Murphy. His exceptional tenure as police 
officer and chief with the city of Brooklyn is forever framed in 
integrity, efficiency and accomplishment, and will continue to 
strengthen the foundation of safety and security for every resident and 
business owner of Brooklyn. I wish Chief Murphy, his wife Marie, and 
their three daughters and son, an abundance of health, peace and 
happiness as he journeys onward from here.

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