South Carolina General Assembly
118th Session, 2009-2010

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H. 4902

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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Horne, A.D. Young and Harrell
Document Path: l:\council\bills\gm\24493dw10.docx

Introduced in the House on April 28, 2010
Adopted by the House on April 28, 2010

Summary: Patrick Joseph Murphy

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   4/28/2010  House   Introduced and adopted HJ-11

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4/28/2010

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A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF PATRICK JOSEPH MURPHY OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND TO HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the passing of Patrick Joseph Murphy; and

Whereas, born in New York on February 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Katherine Wynn Murphy and Michael Henry Murphy; and

Whereas, after graduating from The Citadel, he served with distinction for twenty-six years in the United States Navy and retired as a lieutenant commander; and

Whereas, he and his beloved wife Barbara Anne reared five fine children, who blessed them with fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and

Whereas, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis Club, 100 Club of Charleston, and the retired Officers Association, he served the Republican Party in Dorchester County as vice chairman and as the state executive committeeman; and

Whereas, he was the deputy chief of public safety at the Medical University of South Carolina and a former chief of police; and

Whereas, a long-time resident of Summerville, he served the citizens of Dorchester County well as a Dorchester County magistrate from 1999 to 2005; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the lasting legacy of this noble patriot, whose life enriched so many in his community, State, and nation. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their sincere sorrow upon the death of Patrick Joseph Murphy of Dorchester County, and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and to his many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Patrick Joseph Murphy.

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