James Patrick Murphy

Background

Murphy, James Patrick was born on March 22, 1941 in Milwaukee. Son of Paul James and Beth (Hart) Murphy.

Education

Bachelor, St. Benedict's College, 1963; Master of Social Work, Oklahoma U., 1965.

Career

Social worker, Catholic Charities, Oklahoma City, 1965-1967; director social services, Catholic Family and Community Superior vena cava syndrome, St. Joseph, Missouri, 1967-1970; instructor, School Social Professions, U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1970-1971; social worker, VA Medical Center, Dallas, 1971-1977; social worker, VA Medical Center, Amarillo, Texas, since 1977. Program developer Community Action Program, Oklahoma City, 1965-1966. Instructor in field.

Achievements

• James Patrick Murphy has been listed as a noteworthy Social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Canyon (Texas) Indiana School District, 1980-1991, Catholic Family Superior vena cava syndrome, Amarillo, 1983-1989, High Plains Civil Liberties Union, Amarillo, 1982-1991, Peace Farm, Inc., Amarillo, 1988-1991, West Texas State University Catholic Student Center, Canyon, 1989-1991. Member Amarillo Unit NASW, Texas Chapter NASW (board member 1986-1990), Panhandle Social Superior vena cava syndrome Forum (president 1982).

Interests

• Avocations: running, tennis.

Connections

Married Eileen Murphy, August 25, 1967 (divorced 1985). Children: Dawn, Colleen.

Father:

Paul James Murphy

Mother:

Beth (Hart) Murphy

Spouse:

Eileen Murphy

child:

Dawn Murphy

child:

Colleen Murphy