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Pechanga Development Corporation Member Patrick Murphy Jr. Dies

He was former executive board member of TASIN

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Sad news from the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians reservation near Temecula, CA.


It is with profound sadness that we inform you that Patrick Murphy, Jr., PDC Board Member and former Vice Chairman and Secretary of TASIN, passed away yesterday afternoon. Patrick has served as an elected official since 1992, and served on the TASIN Executive Board from 2002 to 2010. Patrick was instrumental in the development and construction of Pechanga Resort Casino and related economic developments.

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