[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6485]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF HARKER HEIGHTS COUNCILMAN SAM MURPHY

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 12, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
career of Harker Heights Councilman Sam Murphy who will retire on May 
12, 2015. Sam's extraordinary commitment to community service reflects 
the best values of Central Texas.
  Sam thrived in a 22-year career in the U.S. Army where he took on 
assignments in the United States, Europe, Korea, and Vietnam. During 
his prestigious military career, he graduated from Airborne and Ranger 
schools, had a teaching assignment in the Gunnery Department of the 
U.S. Army Field Artillery School, graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps 
Command and Staff College, and had an assignment at the U.S. Air Force 
Academy as the Air Officer Commanding of Cadet Squadron 29. He retired 
from the Army at Fort Hood, Texas on October 1, 1989.
  Sam continued his public service by joining the office of former 
Representative Chet Edwards. He proved to be a leader and voice of the 
people as he represented servicemen and veterans in then District 11. 
During his time as Rep. Edwards' liaison to military and veteran 
communities, Sam's personal military history proved to be an invaluable 
asset when serving those who have sacrificed so much to preserve our 
freedoms. Sam retired on March 31, 2007 after working for U.S. Rep. 
Edwards for 16 years.
  With his established community service and his proven leadership 
skills, Sam successfully ran for Harker Heights City Council. He 
continued to serve and better his community every day. Throughout his 
time on the Council, Sam made a positive impact on his beloved hometown 
and for that we are forever grateful.
  Sam's service doesn't stop when the work day is over. He is active in 
local community affairs including serving as Vice Chairman of the Board 
of Directors of Heart O' Texas Federal Credit Union, teaching federal 
and state government at Central Texas College's Fort Hood Campus, co-
founding the Harker Heights Economic Development Corporation and co-
founding the Leadership Belton program. His military background and 
experience prepared him for being president of the Central Texas--Fort 
Hood Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.
  Retirement is to be celebrated and enjoyed. It is not the end of a 
career, but rather the beginning of a new adventure. I commend Sam 
Murphy for his hard work and dedication to his community. I wish Sam, 
his wife Peggy, and their children and grandchildren only the best in 
the years ahead.

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