[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23648]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      A TRIBUTE TO MILTON MARSHALL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of Milton Marshall in 
recognition of his service to New York City and his country.
  Milton was born and raised in Harlem, New York; he is the brother of 
two younger sisters Arnelle, a New York City police officer, and 
Patricia. After graduating high school, Milton served 4 years in the 
United States Air Force. Milton married his wife, Marjorie and became 
the proud father of three beautiful children: Eric, Cheryl, and 
Deborah. He is also the grandfather of Kimberly, Gregory, Cherenia, and 
Kortaney. He received his associate degree in applied science from New 
York University.
  Milton has proudly served his country and has been recognized 
accordingly for his efforts. He worked for 22 years with the New York 
State Labor Department as a veterans service representative. In 
recognition of his work, Milton received an award from Mayor James 
Garner of the Village of Hempstead for dedicated service to veterans. 
He also received a certificate of appreciation from Governor Mario 
Cuomo, and a certificate from the United States Department of Labor for 
completing the NVTI Veterans Benefits Training Course at the University 
of Denver.
  Milton is a valuable community activist. He served as a Prince Hall 
Mason in 1980 and Senior Warden of Lebanon Lodge #54. He is a Past High 
Priest of Royal Eagle Chapter #27 Holy Royal Arch Mason. He served as 
Illustrious Commander in Chief for 2 years (L.I. Consistory #61). 
Milton served as the Past Illustrious Potentate of Abu Bekr Temple #91, 
and as the Past President of the Long Island Shrine Club.
  Mr. Speaker, Milton Marshall has dedicated his life to serving his 
country and his community through his active participation in a vast 
array of civic organizations. As such, he is more than worthy of 
receiving our recognition today, and I urge my colleagues to join me in 
honoring this truly remarkable person.

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