Austin Murphy
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For the American author and journalist, see Austin Murphy (writer).
Austin John Murphy Jr. (June 17, 1927 – April 13, 2024) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1977 to 1995.
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Austin Murphy | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania | |
In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Morgan |
Succeeded by | Frank Mascara |
Constituency | 22nd district (1977–1993) 20th district (1993–1995) |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 46th district | |
In office January 5, 1971 – January 4, 1977 | |
Preceded by | William Lane |
Succeeded by | Barry Stout |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office January 6, 1959 – November 30, 1968 | |
Constituency | Washington County |
In office January 7, 1969 – November 19, 1970 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Barry Stout |
Constituency | 48th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Austin John Murphy (1927-06-17)June 17, 1927[1] North Charleroi, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1] |
Died | April 13, 2024(2024-04-13) (aged 96) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Eileen Ramona McNamara
(m. 1953; died 2016) |
Children | 7 |
Education | Duquesne University (BA) University of Pittsburgh (LLB) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1944–1946 (active) 1948–1951 (reserve) |
Unit | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
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