Lew Murphy
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Lewis Curtis "Lew" Murphy (November 2, 1933 ā December 1, 2005) was a US Air Force pilot, lawyer, and politician. He served sixteen years as Mayor of Tucson, Arizona.
Quick Facts Lewis C. "Lew" Murphy, 37th Mayor of Tucson, Arizona ...
Lewis C. "Lew" Murphy | |
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37th Mayor of Tucson, Arizona | |
In office 1971ā1987 | |
Preceded by | James N. Corbett Jr. |
Succeeded by | Thomas Volgy |
Personal details | |
Born | (1933-11-02)November 2, 1933 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 1, 2005(2005-12-01) (aged 72) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
Cause of death | Heart Attack |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Tucson, Arizona |
Alma mater | University of Arizona |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1955 - 1958 |
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