85R11065 JGH-D
By: Bohac H.R. No. 639
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Robert K. Murphy of Houston on November 29, 2016, at the
age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Bob Murphy was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard
and Loretta Murphy; after graduating from Loyola Academy, he
answered his nation's call to duty and enlisted in the U.S. Marine
Corps, serving during the Korean War and attaining the rank of
master sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Murphy married Joan
Bowers in 1954, and they shared many happy years together until her
death; he was the proud father of five children, Mary Beth, Marilyn,
Jim, Barbara, and Kathleen, and later in life, he was blessed with
nine grandchildren, Christopher, Jonathan, Patrick, Nicholas,
Robert, Pace, Katie, Benjamin, and Emma, and a great-grandson,
James; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Houston since 1963, Mr. Murphy enjoyed
a successful career with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company that spanned five decades, and he was active in his
community and in local politics for most of his life as well; a man
of deep religious faith, he was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic
Church and a patron of the Holy Name Retreat Center; and
WHEREAS, Proud of his Irish heritage, Mr. Murphy was an
energetic, good-humored, and dynamic individual who knew his own
mind; he loved music, he enjoyed playing golf and hunting, and he
particularly delighted in the time he spent with his children and
grandchildren at his home on Inks Lake; and
WHEREAS, Bob Murphy embraced life to the fullest, and the
memory of his optimism and gregarious laugh ensure that he will
forever remain a vibrant presence in the lives of all those who knew
and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert K. Murphy and
extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many friends; 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 Robert K.
Murphy.