Dr. Murray, a distinguished diplomat from the Republic of Argentina, began his prestigious career in the OAS General Secretariat in 1969 as the Assistant Director of International Commerce and Chief of CECON in the Department of Economic and Social

Affairs.

In 1990, the then Secretary General designated him to head up the International

Commission of Support and Verification for Nicaragua which had been created by the

presidents of Central America. His administration of that mission over a three-year period was, without a doubt, a decisive contribution to the process of national reconciliation

and the consolidation of peace in Nicaragua.

Upon his return from Nicaragua and until his retirement in 2008, Dr. Murray served

as Principal Advisor in the Unit for the Promotion of Democracy (UPD) at OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., providing distinguished and tireless leadership to electoral observation missions in

multiple OAS Member States. Also worth mentioning is his meritorious work in the implementation of technical

cooperation projects to strengthen civil registries and municipal governments as well as in the modernization of

electoral institutions and automation of vote counts.

Dr. Murray will always be remembered as an exceptional international civil servant who, through his good

works, improved democracy in OAS Member States

Judith worked for the Organization of American States (OAS) for more than two decades with

commitment and dedication. She started in 1950 in the Coordinating Committee for

Technical Assistance. In 1953, she left for her country Peru. In 1959 she came back to the

OAS and worked in the Departments of Education; Budget, and Scientific Affairs until her

retirement in 1983. After her retirement, Judith worked for the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) 1984-1989.

Marilyn joined the Organization of American States in the 1980s and worked in the Information Technology

Department close to 15 years

Eliana worked for the Organization of American States (OAS) for more than 31

years (c.1959-1991), in the Secretariat for Legal Affairs.

Hugo worked for the Organization of American States (OAS) for 25 years (1970-1995)

in the Department of Financial Services.

Hugo was president of the OAS Staff Association from July 1982 to July 1983. He mobilized staff from all area of de General Secretariat to defend their contractual rights.

Olga worked for the Organization of American States (OAS) for more than

18 years in the Department of Scientific Affairs with commitment and dedication

(1978-1996). She retired in 1996. After her retirement, Olga worked for several

years, under Performance contract in the Inter-American Commission of Human

Rights.

Estella worked for the Organization of American States (OAS) for more than 30 years (c.1966-

1996) in the Department of Legal Affairs.

Jose Gustavo served the Organization of American States (OAS) for

22 years, (1967-1989)