Ed Murphy honored by his Governor

Pending his retirement as State Geologist at the end of June, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has commended Ed Murphy for his leadership, professionalism, and commitment to serving the people of North Dakota. As State Geologist since 2004 and more, Ed has made major contributions to the study of North Dakota’s geochemical and mineralogical resources, stratigraphy, geohazards, and other key geological fields. Anyone who worked with Ed can likely remember a time when he paused over a 35mm slide to share a story from his early days in the field. The knowledge and experience he gained over his nearly five-decade career helped establish North Dakota as a leader in geoscience and energy research. Well deserved, Ed! Congratulations on a successful career and your upcoming retirement!

- North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources