Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor John Murphy, a former Providence city council member, business leader, and philanthropist who dedicated his life to serving Rhode Island and helping those in need. A son of Irish immigrants, John was born and raised in Fox Point, Providence. He graduated from Hope High School, joined the Army, and served in Korea for 2 years. His commitment to public service did not stop there. Shortly after returning home, John was elected to the Providence City Council, serving four terms. In 1959, he founded the Home Loan Investment Bank, building it into a full-service retail bank, employing more than 100 people and helping thousands achieve the dream of home ownership and financial security. Throughout his life, John Murphy made it a priority to give back with generous support for the Rhode Island Foundation, St. Joseph's Hospital, Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital, the Boys & Girls Club of Providence, and many more worthy organizations. He was also passionate about education and helped start the mentoring and tutoring program at URI and the scholarship program at Providence College. In his own words, Murphy said that he wanted underserved students to know they are important. ``I don't want them to get lost or feel hopeless. I want them to know that I have walked in their shoes.…”