[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[House]
[Pages 16659-16660]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        MELISSA CHANDLER MURPHY

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I am extremely 
grateful for the opportunity to recognize Melissa Chandler Murphy, 
deputy chief of staff and legislative director of South Carolina's 
Second Congressional District office. No words can express the amount 
of appreciation I have for Melissa for her service and compassion for 
the citizens of South Carolina. Melissa has served the Palmetto State 
with professionalism and integrity.
  Nine years ago she began her career with the office as a legislative 
correspondent and quickly worked her way up because of her efficiency 
and exceptional leadership skills that she learned at Wofford College 
in Spartanburg. Melissa has served as a champion for constituents, 
going to great lengths to offer assistance to those in need.
  On January 3, Melissa will begin a new chapter as she joins 
Congressman-elect Dave Rouzer as his chief of staff. The people of 
North Carolina's Seventh Congressional District are extremely fortunate 
to have such a dedicated woman working on their behalf with a 
Republican office for the first time since 1874.
  With great happiness, I wish Melissa and her husband, Ryan, best 
wishes and continued success.

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  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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