City of Murphy 206 N. Murphy Road Murphy, Texas 75094 972/468- 4011 972/468-4012 fax anemer@murphytx.org Contact: Aimee Nemer, City Secretary

Press Release

For Immediate Release
April 29, 2008

 History of Murphy – Essay and Drawing Contest Deadline Extended to August 1st!

Murphy, TX – As Murphy celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, the City is sponsoring an Essay and Drawing Contest for Murphy students. The contest deadline has been extended through the summer to end on August 1, 2008. The essay and drawing should depict the history of Murphy. The drawing contest will be limited to students in kindergarten through third grade. The essay contest will be divided into two categories with Category 1 limited to students in fourth and fifth grade, and Category 2 being limited to students in sixth through twelfth grade. The City has received 5 drawings and 3 essays which are currently being displayed at City Hall. Contest rules are listed below:

Drawing Contest Rules:

• The Drawing Contest is open to all Murphy students in grades K – 3rd (2008 school year).
• Eligible participants must reside in Murphy.
• The drawing must depict the history of the City of Murphy, Texas.
• There are no limitations on size or materials to be used for the drawing.
• Drawings must be submitted to City of Murphy, 206 N. Murphy Road, Murphy, Texas 75094, Attention: Heather McGee.
• The deadline to submit the drawing is August 1, 2008.
• All entries must include your name, parents name, address, phone number, school, and grade.
• Participants authorize the drawing and artist name to be published and displayed by the City of Murphy.

Prizes for K-3rd Drawing Contest:

• The Mayor and City Council members will judge the entries.
• All entries may be displayed at City Hall.
• Contest winners will be recognized at a scheduled City Council Meeting in September, in the City Newsletter, and in all local newspapers.

1st Prize – 2 tickets to Six Flags
2nd Prize – Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Party
3rd Prize - $20.00 McDonald’s Gift Card

Category 1 - Essay Contest (Grades 4th-5th)

• The Essay Contest is open to all Murphy students in 4th and 5th grades (2008 school year).
• Eligible participants must reside in Murphy.
• The essay must depict the history of the City of Murphy, Texas.
• The essay must be a minimum of 100 words.
• The essay should be legible and may be handwritten or typed.
• Essays must be submitted to City of Murphy, 206 N. Murphy Road, Murphy, Texas 75094, Attention: Heather McGee or emailed to hmcgee@murphytx.org with “Essay Contest Entry” in the subject line.
• The deadline to submit the essays either by U.S. Mail or email is August 1, 2008.
• All entries must include your name, parents name, address, phone number, school, and grade.
• Participants authorize the essay and author’s name to be published and displayed by the City of Murphy.

Prizes for 4th- 5th Essay Contest:

• The Mayor and City Council members will judge the entries.
• All entries may be displayed at City Hall.
• Contest winners will be recognized at a scheduled City Council Meeting in September, in the City Newsletter, and in all local newspapers.

1st Prize – 2 tickets to Six Flags
2nd Prize – Bowling Party for 6 guests at Main Event
3rd Prize - $20.00 Sonic Gift Card

Category 2 - Essay Contest (Grades 6th- 12th)

• The Essay Contest is open to all Murphy students in 6th through 12th grades (2008 school year).
• Eligible participants must reside in Murphy.
• The essay must depict the history of the City of Murphy, Texas.
• The essay must be a minimum of 500 words.
• The essay should be legible and may be handwritten or typed.
• Essays must be submitted to City of Murphy, 206 N. Murphy Road, Murphy, Texas 75094, Attention: Heather McGee or emailed to hmcgee@murphytx.org with “Essay Contest Entry” in the subject line.
• The deadline to submit the essays either by U.S. Mail or email is August 1, 2008.
• All entries must include your name, parents name, address, phone number, school, and grade.
• Participants authorize the essay and author’s name to be published and displayed by the City of Murphy.

Prizes for 6th- 12th Essay Contest:

• The Mayor and City Council members will judge the entries.
• All entries may be displayed at City Hall.
• Contest winners will be recognized at a scheduled City Council Meeting in September, in the City Newsletter, and in all local newspapers.

1st Prize – 2 tickets to Six Flags
2nd Prize – Movie Tickets
3rd Prize - $20.00 Chili’s Gift Card

For more information contact Heather McGee at 972/468-4006.

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