MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Milton Carroll Marshall, most beloved citizen to his , eternal reward, June 1, 2014; and
, WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Carrie M. Austin, Alderman of the 34th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 10, 1943 in Kinston, North Carolina, Milton was the oldest of sixteen
i children bom to Raymond and Eunice Marshall; and
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WHEREAS, In 1961, Milton graduated from Adkin High School, and the following year enlisted in the i United States Air Force. After four years of service, he was honorably discharged from the military as a Staff Sergeant; and
. WHEREAS, in 1966 Milton met Gwendolyn Banks in Nashville, Tennessee, then relocated to Chicago ; Illinois. After 6 months of courtship, they married on June 25, 1966 and was blessed with the birth of
their son, Milton, Jr. on January 4, 1968; Milton and Gwendolyn have been married 47 years and together
enjoyed fashion, traveling and fine dining; and
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WHEREAS, Milton was raised a Seventh Day Adventist in Kinston, North Carolina. In 1981, he became I a member of Trinity United Church of Christ of Chicago. He loved God and supported his church; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, Milton began his occupation as a Police Officer with the Chicago Police i Department. He was recognized for his impeccable work ethic and ultimately promoted to Sergeant. ¦ During his 30 year career, he climbed the ranks to other leadership roles within the department. He was ; an advocate for fairness in the workplace. He was a mentor and father figure to a number of young Police
Officers who continued to seek his advice and counsel after his retirement; and
' WHEREAS, While in retirement, Milton developed a passion for bowling, and would bowl four to five
, nights a week. He was just as committed to bowling as he was to employment. The highlight of his
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I bowling career was winning first place in "The Pins Over Average Tournament". He passed on his pass...
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