Jose Luis Correa: “Today, I rise to honor the life of my good friend, Mayor Mark Murphy, and to recognize his lifetime of service to the…”

“Today, I rise to honor the life of my good friend, Mayor Mark Murphy, and to recognize his lifetime of service to the city of Orange. Mark was a loving husband, a lifelong Orange County resident, and a committed public servant. He served our community for more than 30 years as the Orange County Transit Authority chairman, city of Orange councilmember, and then city of Orange mayor. It is because of his love for his neighborhoods and his community that he earned the nickname ``Mr. Orange.'' Mark's passion was improving our community's parks and recreation centers. He oversaw the construction of Grijalva Sports Center, the expansion of the Orange library, and the acquisition of several park spaces. While many know Mark for his strong advocacy, his voice as a singer is less known. He actively participated in his church choir and even sang on stage during park concerts. Mark was also known as a Harley-Davidson bike rider. Mr. Speaker, we love Mark and his legacy continues. ____________________”