Senator Gianaris Inducts Bob Murphy Into the Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

ASTORIA, N.Y. – Senator Michael Gianaris announced Bob Murphy as his 2018 selection for the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Bob Murphy served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and is the longtime President of Immaculate Conception Youth Programs (ICYP), a sports league for children and teens. Murphy was inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Tuesday at the state Capitol.

“Bob Murphy has a lifetime of committed service to our country and our community. I could not be prouder than to select him for the Veterans Hall of Fame,” said Senator Michael Gianaris. “I thank Bob for his impressive record of service.”

A native of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, Bob Murphy served in the US Air Force between 1966 and 1970, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant and serving on bases in New York, Massachusetts, North Dakota, Florida, and Iceland. He is a graduate of the College of Insurance and worked as Vice President of Claims for Empire Insurance. In 2003, Bob became president of the ICYP, leading sports programs for children and teens in the community. Bob and his wife Sally are active in the Astoria community have four children.

Photos of Bob Murphy and the ceremony in Albany are available here: https://bit.ly/2k0jlS4.