Patrick Murphy

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Adjunct Instructor
Dubuque
85
01/14/2013 - 01/11/2015
99

Term

Serving thirteenth term in House.

Profession

Educator.

Education

Graduated from Wahlert High School. Received B.A. in communications, political science, and history from Loras College.

Memberships and Activities

Board member of Mental Health Association and former board member of Dubuque Cable Commission. Speaker of the House 2007–2011.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1959 in Dubuque. Raised and resides in Dubuque.

Family Members

Wife, Teri Ann; three sons, one daughter, and seven grandchildren.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Adjunct Instructor
Dubuque
84
01/10/2011 - 01/13/2013
28

Term

Serving twelfth term in House.

Profession

Adjunct instructor.

Education

Graduated from Wahlert High School. Received B.A. in communications, political science, and history from Loras College.

Memberships and Activities

Board member of Mental Health Association and former board member of Dubuque Cable Commission. Speaker of the House from 2007-2011.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1959 in Dubuque. Raised and resides in Dubuque.

Family Members

Wife, Teri Ann; three sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Speaker of the House
Dubuque
83
01/12/2009 - 01/09/2011
28

Term

Serving eleventh term in House.

Profession

Adjunct instructor.

Education

Graduated from Wahlert High School. Received B.A. in communications, political science, and history from Loras College.

Memberships and Activities

Board member of Mental Health Association and former board member of Dubuque Cable Commission.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1959 in Dubuque. Raised and resides in Dubuque.

Family Members

Wife Teri Ann; three sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
House Minority Leader
Dubuque
82
01/08/2007 - 01/11/2009
28

Term

Serving tenth term in House.

Profession

Adjunct instructor.

Education

Graduated from Wahlert High School. Received B.A. in communications, political science, and history from Loras College.

Memberships and Activities

Board member of Mental Health Association and former board member of Dubuque Cable Commission.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1959 in Dubuque. Resides in Dubuque.

Family Members

Wife Teri Ann; three sons, one daughter, and five grandchildren.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
House Minority Leader
Dubuque
81
01/10/2005 - 01/07/2007
28

Term

Serving ninth term in House.

Profession

Adjunct instructor.

Education

Graduated from Wahlert High School. Received B.A. in communications, political science, and history from Loras College.

Memberships and Activities

Board member of Mental Health Association and former board member of Dubuque Cable Commission.

Birth and Residence

Born, raised, and resides in Dubuque.

Family Members

Wife Teri Ann; three sons, one daughter, and two grandchildren.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
House Minority Leader
Dubuque
80
01/13/2003 - 01/09/2005
28

Self-employed in computer services and an adjunct instructor. Born, raised, and resides in Dubuque. Graduated from Wahlert High School and received B.A. in communications, political science, and history from Loras College. Board member of Mental Health Association and former Board member of Dubuque Cable Commission. Wife Teri Ann; three sons, one daughter, and one grandchild. Serving eighth term in House.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
House Minority Leader
Dubuque
79
01/08/2001 - 01/12/2003
36

Adjunct instructor. Born, raised, and resides in Dubuque. Graduated from Wahlert High School. Received B.A. in communications, political science, and history from Loras College. Board member of Mental Health Association and former Board member of Dubuque Cable Commission. Wife Teri Ann; three sons, one daughter, and two grandchildren. Serving seventh term in House.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
House Minority Leader
Dubuque
78
01/11/1999 - 01/07/2001
36

Birth: August 24, 1959, Dubuque. Parents: Lawrence John and Eileen Heitz Murphy. Education: Graduated from Wahlert High School, 1977. Received B.A., speech communications, Loras College, 1980. Spouse: Therese Ann Gulick. Children: 1 daughter, Natalie; 3 sons; John, Jacob, and Joseph. Profession and Activities: Employed with Cycare Systems, 2 years; Hillcrest Family Services, 1 year; Mercy Health Center, 12 years. Former member: Dubuque Cable Commission. Member: St. Joseph's Church, Loras Club, FDR Club, NAACP, board of directors of the Mental Health Association, and the Dubuque Democratic Business & Professional Coalition. Volunteer: Boy Scouts of America, United Way, and YMCA Partnership with Youth. Term: Sixth.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
House Minority Leader
Dubuque
77
01/13/1997 - 01/10/1999
36

Birth: August 24, 1959, Dubuque. Parents: Lawrence John and Eileen Heitz Murphy. Education: Graduated from Wahlert High School, 1977. Received B.A., speech communications, Loras College, 1980. Spouse: Therese Ann Gulick. Children: 1 daughter, Natalie; 3 sons; John, Jacob, and Joseph. Profession and Activities: Employed with Cycare Systems, 2 years; Hillcrest Family Services, 1 year; Mercy Health Center, 12 years. Former member: Dubuque Cable Commission. Member: St. Joseph's Church, Loras Club, FDR club, NAACP, board of directors of the Mental Health Association, and the Dubuque Democratic Business & Professional Coalition. Volunteer: Boy Scouts of America, United Way, and YMCA Partnership with Youth. Term: Fifth.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
House Minority Leader
Dubuque
76
01/09/1995 - 01/12/1997
36

Adjunct instructor. Born, raised, and resides in Dubuque. Graduated from Wahlert High School. Received B.A. in communications, political science, and history from Loras College. Board member of Mental Health Association and former Board member of Dubuque Cable Commission. Wife Teri Ann; three sons, one daughter, and two grandchildren. Serving fourth term in House.

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State Representative
Democrat
House Minority Leader
Dubuque
75
01/11/1993 - 01/08/1995
36

Birth: August 24, 1959, Dubuque. Parents: Lawrence John and Eileen Heitz Murphy. Education: Graduated from Wahlert High School, 1977. Received B.A. in speech communications, Loras College, 1980. Spouse: Therese Ann Gulick. Children: 1 daughter: Natalie; 3 sons: John, Jacob. and Joseph. Activities: Employed with Cycare Systems, 2 years; Mercy Health Center, 12 years. Former member: Dubuque Cable Commission. Member: St. Joseph's Church, Loras Club, FDR Club, NAACP, and Dubugue Democratic Business & Professional Coalition. Volunteer: Boy Scouts, United Way. and YMCA Partnership with Youth. Term: Third.

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State Representative
Democrat
House Minority Leader
Dubuque
74
01/14/1991 - 01/10/1993
35

Birth: August 24, 1959, Dubuque. Parents: Lawrence John and Eileen Heitz Murphy. Education: Graduated from Wahlert High School, 1977. Received B.A. in speech communications, Loras College, 1980. Spouse: Therese Ann Gulick. Children: 1 daughter: Natalie; 3 sons: John, Jacob, and Joseph. Activities: Employed with Cycare Systems, 2 years; Mercy Health Center, 12 years. Former member: Dubuque Cable Commission. Member: St. Joseph's Church, Loras Club, FDR Club, NAACP, and Dubuque Democratic Business & Professional Coalition. Volunteer: Boy Scouts, United Way, and YMCA Partnership with Youth. Term: Second.

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State Representative
Democrat
Dubuque
73
01/08/1990 - 01/13/1991
35

Birth: August 24, 1959, Dubuque. Parents: Lawrence John and Eileen Heitz Murphy. Education: Graduated from Wahlert High School, 1977. Received B.A. in speech communications, Loras College, 1980. Spouse: Therese Ann Gulick. Children: 1 daughter: Natalie; 3 sons: John, Jacob, and Joseph. Activities: Employed with Cycare Systems, 2 years; Mercy Health Center, 12 years. Former member: Dubuque Cable Commission. Member: St. Joseph's Church, Loras Club, FDR Club, NAACP, and Dubuque Democratic Business & Professional Coalition. Volunteer: Boy Scouts, United Way, and YMCA Partnership with Youth. Term: First.

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