Margaret "Peggy" Murphy facts for kids
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Margaret H. Murphy
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Murphy (bottom right front) with the 1992 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
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| Delegate 41st District | |
| In office 1978–1995 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur G. Murphy, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Clay C. Opara |
| Constituency | Baltimore City Member of the House of Delegates |
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| Born | February 3, 1930 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Arthur Murphy |
| Residence | Owings Mills, Maryland |
Margaret H. "Peggy" Murphy is an important American politician. She served in the Maryland House of Delegates. This is a group of lawmakers for the state of Maryland. She was also the first African-American woman to lead the Baltimore City Delegation. This group represents Baltimore City in the state legislature. She helped make laws for the 41st district in Baltimore City.
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Meet Margaret "Peggy" Murphy
Margaret H. Murphy was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 3, 1930. She went to public schools in Baltimore. Later, she graduated from Douglass High School.
Her Education and Family
She continued her education at Coppin State College. She earned her bachelor's degree in 1952. In 1977, she received a master's degree from Morgan State University. Margaret Murphy was married to Arthur Murphy, Jr. They had three children together.
A Career in Teaching
Before becoming a politician, Margaret Murphy was an elementary school teacher. She taught for 30 years in the Baltimore City Public Schools. She later retired as an educational associate. This role helped with English and Library Services for Baltimore City Public Schools. She was also a member of several important groups. These included the Public School Teachers Association and the National Education Association. She also joined the American Red Cross and the NAACP.
Serving in the Legislature
Margaret Murphy became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1978. She was appointed after her husband, Delegate Arthur G. Murphy, Sr., passed away. She represented District 41 in Baltimore City. She served in this role until 1995.
Her Work as a Delegate
As a delegate, Murphy was part of important committees. She served on the House Environmental Matters Committee. She also joined the Joint Committee on Federal Relations. From 1989 to 1992, she led the Baltimore City Delegation. She was also a member and secretary of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group works to support African-American lawmakers. She was also part of the Women Legislators of Maryland.
