build the foundation of a new juvenile system for the state of Kansas. From 2003-2004, Murray served with the Alabama Department of Corrections as a deputy commissioner. Fortunately for the state of Georgia, Gov. Sonny Perdue was looking for a juvenile justice commissioner.
In 2004, Murray received the appointment and continued in the position until his appointment to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in May of 2010. Murray left the Dept. of Juvenile Justice as the longest serving commissioner for that agency in Georgia's history. Among many accomplishments and improvements, as DJJ Commissioner, Murray ended 11 years of federal oversight of the system.
Murray's leadership abilities were immediately tapped at the Parole Board, as he was elected by his colleagues on the board as vice chairman. After serving two years in this capacity, Murray was then elected chairman, serving in that capacity from 2012 - 2014.
"This man exemplifies what it means to be a 'true' public servant." - Dr. Jabari Simama - President, Georgia Piedmont Technical College
"He's had that (master's) touch that's changed the lives of young people; changed the lives of young people who have been involved in crime; he's changed the lives of the entire community." Justice Robert Benham - Georgia Supreme Court
"This man has been a true loyal servant of the state; a man who votes his principles." - Chairman Terry Barnard
Jim Lientz, Chief Operating Officer for Gov. Perdue recounts bringing Albert Murray to Georgia
Lientz to Perdue - "We've got the guy (juvenile justice commissioner); Perdue - "We have others to interview."
Lientz - "No governor, we have the right person."
"It was a good day when the state of Georgia hired Albert Murray to become the commissioner of juvenile justice." - Jim Lientz
Albert R. Murray
retires
More than 40-years of service in four states; Tennessee, Kansas, Alabama and Georgia.
What they said -
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