[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 69 (Friday, May 24, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] A TRIBUTE TO VICTORIA McMURRAY FOR 41 YEARS OF FEDERAL SERVICE ______ HON. JERRY LEWIS of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, May 22, 2002 Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like today to pay tribute to Victoria McMurray for her more than 41 years of service with the federal judiciary. Starting as a temporary bankruptcy clerk in 1961, Ms. McMurray has worked her way up to be chief deputy of operations for the Central District of California, U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Nicky McMurray, as she is known to her friends and co-workers, began her service as a temporary clerk in the Riverside division, and was made a permanent clerk in 1962. She worked at every position in the office and was promoted to deputy-in-charge in 1974. She worked her way to become assistant chief deputy of operations for the Central District in 1996, while still serving as deputy in charge at the Riverside division. In her current job, Ms. McMurray manages 65 deputy clerks, who support four federal bankruptcy judges and their chambers staff. She has been highly praised by many co-workers, from judges to clerks, for her efficiency, compassion, sensitivity and consideration for everyone who works in the district. The Central District, which is largest bankruptcy court in the United States, was once ranked fifth worst among the 91 courts across the nation. Under Ms. McMurray's leadership, it is now ranked second best. She has successfully managed two major relocations of the Riverside Division, as well as two technology conversions. The Riverside Division under her direction has successfully completed a five-year Judicial Workload Equalization Program, pioneered hearings by video conference, and is now serving as a pilot project for digital court recording for the district. Ms. McMurray has been an ex-officio member of the board of directors of the Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum since 1993, and is a member of the Bankruptcy Study Group, the National Council of Bankruptcy Clerks, and the Federal Court Clerks Association. Mr. Speaker, Nicky McMurray is retiring from the federal bankruptcy court system. I ask you and my colleagues to please join me in thanking her for those 41 years of dedicated public service, and wish her well in her future endeavors. ____________________