John Brian Murtaugh

Background

Murtaugh, John Brian was born on May 6, 1937 in Wahiawa, Hawaii, United States. Son of John O'Day and Ann (O'Brien) Murtaugh.

Education

Bachelor of Science, State University of New York Maritime College, 1960; postgraduate, Columbia University, 1963-1965.

Career

Ships mate, United States Merchant Marine, since 1960; legislation aide to minority leader, City Council, New York City, 1970-1974; member, New York State Assembly, since 1981; chairman Democratic Study Group, New York State Assembly, 1985-1987; member commission on alcoholism and drug abuse, New York State Assembly, since 1989. Adjunct Professor political science City College of New York.

Achievements

• John Brian Murtaugh has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Delaware Democratic National Convention, 1972. Member Ancient Order of Hibernians, Odd Fellows, State University of New York Maritime College Alumni Association (board directors since 1980), Masters, Mates and Pilots Union (ship'sofficer since 1960).

Connections

Married Carolyn Ann Helgesen, 1970.

Father:

John O'Day Murtaugh

Mother:

Ann (O'Brien) Murtaugh

Spouse:

Carolyn Ann Helgesen