Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

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4	4	SENATE RESOLUTION 8
5	5	By Akbari
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12	12	A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Patricia Ann Jones
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15	15	WHEREAS, the members of this legislative body were greatly saddened to learn of the
16	16	passing of Patricia Ann Jones Murphy of Memphis; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Patricia Murphy was an exemplary public servant and consummate
18	18	professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens in
19	19	numerous capacities; and
20	20	WHEREAS, born in Memphis on September 8, 1947, Mrs. Murphy was the daughter of
21	21	Joe S. and Bertha Jones; and
22	22	WHEREAS, Patricia Murphy attended Lane College in Jackson, where she became a
23	23	member of the Beta Chi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and served as a member of
24	24	the drill team, the yearbook staff, the Pan Hellenic Council, the Cleaves Hall Senate, and the
25	25	CYF committee; and
26	26	WHEREAS, she became a Golden Life member of the Memphis Alumnae Chapter of
27	27	Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and was recognized as Delta of the Year in 2000; she served
28	28	her chapter in numerous capacities, including as chair, financial secretary, treasurer, sergeant-
29	29	at-arms, and as a member of several committees. She ultimately served as vice president and
30	30	then as president from 2006 to 2008; and
31	31	WHEREAS, in her professional career, Mrs. Murphy served the Tate County Public
32	32	School System, the Golden Circle Insurance Company, and the Shelby County Health
33	33	Department in several roles, earning the respect and admiration of her peers and community
34	34	alike for the superior quality of her work; and
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39	39	WHEREAS, Patricia Murphy's community involvement included service as a Girl Scout
40	40	leader at Pentecostal Missionary Baptist Church and founder of a troop at First Baptist Church
41	41	Lauderdale; and
42	42	WHEREAS, in addition to her NAACP membership, Mrs. Murphy was a faithful member
43	43	and past Worthy Matron of Eureka Chapter #241, Order of the Eastern Star, Tennessee
44	44	Jurisdictions PHA, and a charter member of the Memphis/Shelby County Section of the National
45	45	Council of Negro Women; and
46	46	WHEREAS, Mrs. Murphy professed her faith in Christ at a young age and joined Martin
47	47	Memorial Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church; she later became a member at First
48	48	Baptist Church Lauderdale, where she served the Missionary Society, the Crusaders Club and
49	49	Choir, the Anniversary Year Steering Committee, the Red Circle Girls, and Youth Encampment;
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51	51	WHEREAS, she was also deeply devoted to her family, and she always endeavored to
52	52	remain true to family values of the highest order; and
53	53	WHEREAS, Mrs. Murphy will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her beloved
54	54	husband of fifty-seven years, Dennis Murphy, Sr.; her daughter, Tamala Murphy-Johnson
55	55	(Lloyd); her son, Dennis (Bridgette) Murphy, Jr.; her sister, Joan Jones Harvey; seven
56	56	grandchildren; her great-grandson; her godmother, Nettie Martel Givhan; and a host of relatives
57	57	and friends; and
58	58	WHEREAS, in addition to her parents, Patricia Murphy was preceded in death by her
59	59	brother, Kenneth Eugene Gibbs, and her sister, Dorothy Merriweather; and
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61	61	WHEREAS, Patricia Murphy leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
62	62	public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all her chosen
63	63	endeavors; and
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68	68	WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body should pause to
69	69	remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
70	70	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
71	71	GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we honor the memory of
72	72	Patricia Ann Jones Murphy, reflecting fondly upon her impeccable character and her stalwart
73	73	commitment to living the examined life with courage and conviction.
74	74	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
75	75	to the family and friends of Mrs. Murphy.
76	76	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
77	77	for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy.
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