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Murphy Honors State Senator J. Barry Stout

11/1/16
Murphy Honors State Senator J. Barry Stout

Representative Tim Murphy

Murphy Honors
State Senator J. Barry Stout

For Immediate Release: October 31, 2016
Contact: Carly Atchison 202.225.2301

Pittsburgh, PA - Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) weighed in with a heavy heart on the passing of local legislator J. Barry Stout, who died at his home in Bentleyville Saturday evening. He was 79. Barry served decades in state elected government both in the Pennsylvania House and Senate.

“I am forever grateful that Barry’s desk and mine were side by side on the State Senate floor. Right from the onset, he was a true mentor and quick to offer honest, trustworthy advice on issues and legislation impacting Washington and Greene Counties. But Barry would never try to influence me to do something that was not good for my Senate district. In fact, there were times when he would say to me, ‘You have to vote ‘Yes’ on this, but I have to vote ‘No,’ said Murphy. “It was never about partisan politics with Barry, it was about what would most benefit our constituents. His level of honesty and camaraderie was invaluable to me, his constituents, and to the Pennsylvania Senate. It’s a model of governing that is sorely needed but sadly, rapidly disappearing.”

Known for being a champion of transportation and infrastructure projects in the State Senate for decades, Murphy said Sen. Stout was, “A fierce fighter for those projects, yet he was always respectful in his dealings with other members. One of his favorite sayings when it came to making difficult decisions was, ‘Everybody wants to get to heaven, but nobody wants to die to get there.’ It was this gentle persuasion and honest advice that won many a member over. Barry will be missed, but he left a lasting legacy by his many projects, both that bear his name, and his influence, to see them through to completion on behalf of his constituents. The region and the commonwealth are better because of what he did. I join the entire county in mourning the loss of Senator Stout and offer heartfelt prayers to his family and friends.”

Murphy will be attending services in Bentleyville this week to pay respects to the Stout family and in honor of Senator Stout’s lifelong service to the community.

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