MURRAY, Patty, a Senator from Washington; born in Seattle, King County, Wash.,
October 11, 1950; graduated, Washington State University 1972; education
volunteer 1977-1984; instructor, Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, Wash.,
1984-1987; citizen lobbyist for environmental and educational issues 1983-1988;
member, board of directors, Shoreline School District 1985-1989, serving as
president and legislative representative for two terms; member, Washington
state senate 1988-1992, Democratic whip 1990-1992; elected as a Democrat to the
United States Senate in 1992; reelected in 1998, 2004 and again in 2010 for the
term ending January 3, 2017; chairwoman, Democratic Senatorial Campaign
Committee (2001-2003, 2011-), Committee on Veterans Affairs (One Hundred
Twelfth Congress; Democratic Conference secretary (2007-).