| William J. Murphy | |
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| 221st Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – February 11, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | John B. Harwood |
| Succeeded by | Gordon D. Fox |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 26th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 5, 1993 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1963 West Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Stacey Lynn |
| Residence | West Warwick, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Hartford, Franklin Pierce Law Center |
| Profession | attorney |
William J. Murphy (born 1963) is an American attorney and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 26th District since 1992. 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.
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