LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Michael Murphy, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Michael Murphy of Macedon, New York, died on Friday, February
10, 2012, at the age of 41; and
WHEREAS, Michael Murphy distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Michael Murphy was pleasant and always had a smile on his
face; he was active in the Boy Scouts, the Rotary and the local Cham-
bers; and
WHEREAS, A funeral director, Michael Murphy had taken over the family
business which was first established in 1946 by his grandparents Adel-
bert V. Murphy and Marian Murphy in Ontario, New York; their son Stephen
Murphy became a funeral director and joined them in business in 1964;
and
WHEREAS, Stephen and his wife, Margaret, purchased McGuire/Hargrave &
Murphy Funeral Home in Palmyra, New York; later, their son Michael came
to work with them as a funeral director and manager of McGuire/Hargrave
& Murphy Funeral Home; and
WHEREAS, The Payne & Murphy Funeral Home in Macedon was purchased by
the Murphy family and a new building was built in 1996 at 1040 Route 31
in the Town of Macedon; and
WHEREAS, When Michael Murphy's father and his stepmother, Mary Lou,
retired to Florida, Michael had taken over, balancing family life with
the responsibility of managing three funeral homes; and
WHEREAS, Michael Murphy's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Michael Murphy is survived by his wife, Kristine, his sons,
Collin and Shaun, his parents, Stephen and Margaret, his stepmother Mary
Lou, his brother, Daniel, his sister-in-law Amanda, along with many
other family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Michael Murphy leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Michael Murphy, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Michael Murphy.