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By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 82 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of the Reverend Monsignor Timothy J. 
Murphy, P.A., V.G., J.C.L., of Midland on January 16, 2004, at the 
age of 68, has brought a profound loss to the family and friends of 
this esteemed spiritual leader; and
	WHEREAS, Born on August 31, 1935, in Queens, New York, 
Monsignor Murphy graduated from Cathedral Seminary High School in 
Brooklyn before completing his college course work at St. Mary's 
Seminary in Kentucky and his theological studies at the Pontifical 
College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio; following his ordination to 
the Catholic priesthood on May 26, 1962, Monsignor Murphy earned a 
licentiate degree from The Catholic University of America in 
Washington, D.C., where he studied canon law; and
	WHEREAS, Monsignor Murphy ably served the religious 
community in a host of positions throughout his illustrious tenure 
with the church; pastor at Holy Angels Church in San Angelo, Holy 
Family Church in Abilene, and, most recently, St. Ann Church in 
Midland, he also served as judicial vicar of the Diocese of San 
Angelo since 1967, chancellor of the diocese from 1970 to 1980, and 
vicar general of the diocese from 1980 until his passing; in 
addition to overseeing the construction of new churches and an 
office building, Monsignor Murphy demonstrated commendable 
leadership as a diocesan consultor, as a superintendent of schools, 
and as a member of the Presbyteral Council, the Priests' Personnel 
Board, the Priests' Pension Plan, and the Diocesan Finance Council; 
and
	WHEREAS, Twice recognized for his excellence by Pope John 
Paul II, Monsignor Murphy was named a Chaplain of Honor to His 
Holiness in 1989, and in 1995 he was promoted to Protonotary 
Apostolic, the highest degree of domestic prelate in the Catholic 
Church; and
	WHEREAS, Timothy J. Murphy was a man of sterling character, 
unwavering conviction, and upstanding faith; although he will be 
greatly missed, his legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose 
lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
the Reverend Monsignor Timothy J. Murphy and extend deepest 
sympathy to the members of his family: to his sister, Colonel 
Patricia Murphy, USAF, retired; to his brother, Emmet Murphy; to 
his nieces and nephews; and to the other relatives and many friends 
of this beloved man; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of the 
Reverend Monsignor Timothy J. Murphy.