William J. Murphy (Rhode Island politician)

Bill Murphy
221st Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office
January 7, 2003 – February 11, 2010
DeputyCharlene Lima
Preceded byJohn B. Harwood
Succeeded byGordon Fox
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
January 5, 1993 – January 2011
Succeeded byPatricia Morgan
Personal details
BornWilliam John Murphy
(1963-01-04) January 4, 1963
PartyDemocratic
SpouseStacey L. Judge
Alma materUniversity of Hartford (BA),
Franklin Pierce Law Center (JD)
ProfessionAttorney, Lobbyist
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William John Murphy (born January 4, 1963) is an American attorney and was a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 26th District from 1993 to 2011. He served as the 221st Speaker of the House from January 7, 2003, to February 11, 2010, when he handed over the gavel to his majority leader, Gordon D. Fox.