The accomplishments of Murray Levison in the field of professional development are staggering. Through his strong conviction, hard work, and dedication to the mission of ICMA, along with his involvement in defending the Council-Manager plan for the City of Sacramento, his leadership in Cal-ICMA, the Municipal Management Assistants Association of Northern California and the International Hispanic Network, Murray has illustrated excellence in support of professional local government management. He has made considerable contributions to that profession not merely in his capacity as the administrative officer of the City of Sacramento, but also during his more twenty-five years of ICMA membership. For the lion’s share of that time Murray has served on an ICMA committee, a testament to his commitment to the organization’s goals and values.