MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2023
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MEMORIAL RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners celebrating the life of Paulette Marshall "ADOPTED AS AMENDED REFER TO FILE ID# 23-0606A"
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WHEREAS, born in Chicago Heights in 1947, Paulette Marshall was a passionate community activist who advocated for all people to be treated fairly, with love and compassion; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall was a treasured member of the Chicago volunteer community as well as a devoted matriarch for decades; and
WHEREAS, as the Vice President of the Cabrini-Green Local Advisory Council, she represented the tenants of Cabrini-Green and fought for the Human Rights of all people; and
WHEREAS, as the co-founder of the Al Carter Youth Foundation, she fed thousands of people throughout her many years of service and empowered people to reach a higher quality of life; and
WHEREAS, as the Vice Chair of the board of the Near North Health Organization, she advocated for quality, accessible health care for all community members; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall also made community impact through her work as a community representative for the City of Chicago Department of Human Services, as well as her work for the Chicago Urban League; and
WHEREAS, her biggest impact came from the 29 years she spent working as the Manager of the Meter Reading Program for the Chicago Housing Authority; and
WHEREAS, She leaves to cherish her passing, her children: Karen Rhodes, Antionette Richards, (Delvonn Richards), Tasha Fuller (Jerome Fuller), Norine Rhodes, Carlette Seifullah (Dawud Seifullah); 15 grandchildren: (Karen) Eric Rhodes, Courtney Rhodes, Alex Rhodes, Sean Rhodes, (Antoinette) Pierre Rhodes (Lydiana) Zachary Fitzgerald, Antoinette affectionately known as Alicia Fitzgerald, Arissa Davis (LaShawn), (Tasha) Ayanna Bryson (Terdarin), Jerome Fuller III, Seamus Fuller, (Norine) De’Sean Hale, De’Jour Stewart, (Carlette) Nura’ Fajr Seifullah, Shifah Al-Hamza Seifulla and her unborn child; 33 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grand-children. Her sisters, Pauline Marshall, Norma Jean Ofei, Christine Hart (Melvin); Her brothers, Norman C. Marshall Jr., and Jerome Marshall (Denise), as well as, a host of dear nieces, nephews, cousins, and great friends.
WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall advocated for those who could not advocate for themselves, and will be remembered as a champion for the people; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, on behalf of ourselves and our staff, do hereby extend our condolences to the family of Paulette Marshall; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and that a copy of same, suitably engrossed, be presented to the family of Paulette Marshall.
Dated: June 15, 2023