September 2, 2010

About Therese Murray

Meet Therese Murray

Therese Murray was elected Senator of the Plymouth and Barnstable District in 1992 and in March 2007 became the first woman Senate President in the history of Massachusetts.

Record of Reform

Since first being elected to the Massachusetts Senate, and in her role as President of the Senate, Senator Therese Murray has worked to ensure that Massachusetts runs as efficiently and effectively as possible. These efforts include:

Awards

2010 Honors

  • The Women’s Network of Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce - Pinnacle Award for Achievement in Management and Government, for recognition of excellence in business and management.

Community Involvement

The Senator's community involvement spans over 30 years. She has been actively involved in the following organizations:

Legislative Accomplishments

Senator Murray has been instrumental in the passage of groundbreaking legislation that has had a major impact on the Plymouth and Barnstable District, the Commonwealth and the nation.  In addition to authoring several state budgets with an eye on fiscal restraint, Senator Murray’s legislative experience covers a wide spectrum of issues.