Thomas Azel Murray

Background

Murray, Thomas Azel was born on January 15, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Arnette Bedford Francis and Hazel Marie (Lumpkins) Murray.

Education

Attended, Ohio State University, 1950—1951. Master of Arts in Counseling, Sangamon State University, 1976. Master of Arts in Commission, 1977.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Southern Illinois University, 1982.

Career

Equal opportunity specialist Illinois National Guard, 1973—1975. Civil rights officer United States Federal Highway Administration, Springfield, Illinois, 1975—1978. Affirmative action officer Illinois State Board Education, 1978—1984.

Director compliance Housing and Urban Development, Chicago, since 1984. Commissioner Human Relations Commission, Springfield, 1979. Board directors Chicago Baptist Association, 1971—1972.

With Air National Guard, 1972-1973.

Achievements

• Thomas Azel Murray has been listed as a noteworthy housing and urban development executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Phi Kappa Phi, Illinois Affirmative Action Officers Association, Sangamon State University Alumni Association, United States Army Retired Reserve Association.

Connections

Married Gale Patricia Roberts, August 22, 1983.