Representative Patrick Murphy View All Years

Compiled Historical Information

Birth Place: Dubuque, Iowa

Birth County: Dubuque

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
House: 73 (1989) - 85 (2013)

Home County: Dubuque

Family Members Who Served in the Iowa Legislature: Brother: Larry Murphy; GAs 71 - 76

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Patrick Murphy

Dubuque County

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.

House District 36