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Jim Murphy Campaign
2900 Wilcrest Dr Ste 133
Houston, Texas 77042
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Friends of Jim Murphy
Larry Massey, Treasurer
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Friends of Jim Murphy
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Jim Murphy served in the Texas Legislature from 2007 to 2008, representing District 133. He narrowly missed being reelected in 2008 (by 1%) and is now seeking to again represent the people in District 133. A brief look at Jim Murphy's career in business and public service reveals several constant traits: service, leadership, results.
In Austin, Jim was successful in passing legislation that helped the residents of District 133 and all Texans. He was elected Freshman Class President by his peers and was one of only seven Freshmen to serve as Vice-Chair of a committee. His work focused on making government more efficient and accountable and protecting our communities.
Jim's outstanding legislative work was recognized by the Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas and Texas Association of Business. The Houston Executive Council named Jim Murphy its Elected Official of the Year for 2007.
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Jim was twice elected to the board of Houston Community College. His focus, including when he served as Chairman, was in providing high quality and cost effective college programs and workforce training.
For the past 20 years, Murphy served as one of the principal driving forces behind the Westchase District. Its success in attracting jobs and new investment has had tremendous positive impact in the community. Currently he is working as a consultant to the district.
Murphy's business leadership includes board member of the Houston West Chamber of Commerce, West Houston Medical Center and Past Chairman of the Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals. Jim is also an active member of the Greater Houston Partnership, the Houston Association of Realtors, the Urban Land Institute, and a Trustee of the Houston Realty Breakfast Club.
Murphy's community service includes work with the Jaycees -- where he served as state President. He was named one of the Five Outstanding Young Texans in 1995. Jim has coached youth sports and served on the pastoral council of St. Cyril's Catholic Church. He was also a founder and Vice Chair of the Alief Education Foundation and was appointed to the John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute's Advisory Council in 1996. He currently serves on the boards of Strake Jesuit and Making it Better, a non-profit that mentors at-risk students in West Houston.
Jim Murphy grew up in Houston and graduated from Strake Jesuit and UT Austin. He and his wife, Dr. Kathleen Murphy, have two teenage sons, Robert and Pace.
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