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 | |
| Deputy | Charlene Lima |
| Preceded by | John B. Harwood |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Fox |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 5, 1993 – January 2011 | |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William John Murphy January 4, 1963 West Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Stacey L. Judge |
| Residence | West Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Hartford (BA), Franklin Pierce Law Center (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney, Lobbyist |
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.