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Murphy tours Amada facility with Japanese leaders

• Schaumburg
• 2018

Earlier this week, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) toured the Amada America Inc. facility in Schaumburg with Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Shinsuke Sugiyama and Consul General Naoki Ito.

“I am excited about the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Japan and to work collaboratively to promote job growth in Illinois,” Murphy said.

The Japanese ambassador is touring facilities across the Midwest as a part of his Grassroots Caravan. Amada has a 133,000 square foot facility in Schaumburg, which showcases its advancement in laser cutting, automation and manufacturing.

“Schaumburg is an excellent place to live and work,” Murphy said. “Schaumburg District 54 has great schools that offer dual-language and immersion programs in Japanese, Spanish and Chinese, making this community a prime location for global business opportunities. ”

Murphy: ‘I will continue to fight for workers’ rights’

• 2018

DES PLAINES — State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. AFSCME:

“Throughout our history, unions have fought for the rights of all workers. They have negotiated better salaries and workplace protections, helped establish the minimum wage and set limits on the number of working hours each day. Their efforts created a path for the middle class to prosper.

Today the Supreme Court decided that non-public union members who benefit from organized labor’s bargaining power should not have to contribute to the cost of providing those benefits. This decision will chip away at collective bargaining rights for public sector employees including teachers, firefighters and state workers.

Though the Supreme Court sided with corporate interests, I will continue to fight for workers’ rights.”

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Murphy recognizes Xenophon Doudalis on being awarded France’s highest honor for military service

• Des Plaines
• 2018

Last week, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) congratulated Xenophon Doudalis on being awarded the French National Order of the Legion of Honour for his services in the U.S. Army during World War II.

The Consul General of France in Chicago awarded Doudalis the highest French government order recognizing military and civilian merit during a ceremony at Des Plaines City Hall.

“Sergeant Doudalis’ courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty played a significant role in the defeat of the German Army in France during World War II,” Murphy said. “I am truly honored to serve as his State Senator and I thank him for the personal sacrifices he has made to preserve our freedom at home and to keep us safe.”

Doudalis, a resident of Des Plaines since 1962, served in the U.S. Army during World War II from August 1943 until March 1946 as an engineer and helped construct bridges so that American tanks under the direction of General Patton could cross into Germany.

While serving in the 281st Engineer Battalion, Doudalis’ unit helped liberate French cities and villages between Le Havre and Filstroff. He was one of the first American soldiers to enter the Dachau concentration camp in 1945 to liberate its prisoners.

During his time in the Army, Doudalis rose to the rank of Sergeant and was awarded two Overseas Service Bars, the Expert Rifle Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the America Theatre Service Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Medal.

Murphy thanked Doudalis and expressed her gratitude for his service. She presented him with a Senate certificate of recognition.

Summer town hall presentation

• District event
• 2018
• Pension

If you were unable to make it to one of my summer town hall meetings, please see the presentation by Ralph Martire below for more information on resolving Illinois' pension crisis. Ralph Martire is the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability.

A Sustainable Path to Resolving Illinois' Pension Crisis