Georgetown – "Mr. Murray’s passing has robbed this country and especially the National Assembly of an articulate and intelligent debater whose presentations in the House were always of an exceptionally high standard". The words of President Bharrat Jagdeo in his sympathy message on the passing of the former Deputy Prime Minister.
The President added that he has always enjoyed cordial relations with Mr. Murray. "He was someone who did not hold grudges nor allowed differences to be an obstacle towards the cultivation of genuine human friendship". "He was a dedicated Guyanese who has served his country with distinction and dignity", the President said.
"I know how difficult his passing is for his family, and especially how testing has been the period since his hospitalization. I wish to join in extending my heartfelt sympathies to his wife, children, other relatives, friends and supporters". Please be assured of my personal regards.
"I also extend my condolences to his party, the People’s National Congress Reform of which Mr. Murray was a long-standing member", the President concluded.
