Matthew Murphy (New York politician)

{{Short description|American politician}}

Matthew J. Murphy Jr. (1926 – May 17, 2001) was an American politician from Buffalo, New York.{{cite web |last1=Farley |first1=Douglas |last2=Linnabery |first2=Ann Marie |title=Matt Murphy – A Gentle Giant |url=http://niagara2008.com/history131.html |website=niagara2008.com |publisher=Niagara County Bicentennial Committee |access-date=27 January 2024}} He served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1974 1992. During his tenure, he served as chairman of the Committee on Tourism.

He is credited as the "father" of the "I Love New York" campaign.{{cite web |last1=Farley |first1=Douglas |last2=Linnabery |first2=Ann Marie |title=Matt Murphy – A Gentle Giant |url=http://niagara2008.com/history131.html |website=niagara2008.com |publisher=Niagara County Bicentennial Committee |access-date=27 January 2024}}