[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21687]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING PENNY BROPHY FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF TEMPE

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 15, 2009

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Penny Brophy, who 
is retiring from the City of Tempe after twenty four years of 
distinguished service. Penny possesses a quick wit and enthusiastic 
personality that endears her to her fellow co-workers. She also has the 
rare ability to interject humor in even the most stressful situations, 
and is always generous with her time to help her co-workers.
   However, Tempe's loss is the Brophy family's gain. She will now have 
more time to spend with her husband, Bob and their children, Howard and 
Laurie. As a grandparent myself, I also know she will love having more 
free time to dote on her own four grandchildren--Adam, Jessican, Dylan 
and Sydney.
   Penny, congratulations on your retirement, and I hope you enjoy your 
hard-earned leisure. You are a rare gem and will be truly missed.
   Penny started her tenure with Tempe while I was Mayor, and I am 
pleased to recognize her accomplishment today. Madam Speaker, please 
join me in congratulation Penny Brophy on a distinguished career of 
service.

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