Helen M. Marshall
American politician (1929-2017)
Helen M. Marshall (September 30, 1929 – March 4, 2017) was an American politician from New York. She was Borough President of Queens from 2002 to 2013.[1]
Helen M. Marshall | |
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![]() Marshall in 2010 | |
18th Borough President of Queens | |
In office January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Claire Shulman |
Succeeded by | Melinda Katz |
Member of the New York City Council from the 21st District | |
In office 1992–2001 | |
Preceded by | Walter McCaffrey |
Succeeded by | Hiram Monserrate |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 35th district | |
In office 1983–1991 | |
Preceded by | John G. Lopresto |
Succeeded by | Jeffrion L. Aubry |
Personal details | |
Born | The Bronx, New York City, U.S. | September 30, 1929
Died | March 4, 2017 Palm Desert, California, U.S. | (aged 87)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Donald Marshall |
Children | Donald Jr. and Agnes Marie |
Alma mater | Queens College |
Website | Official website |
Marshall died on March 4, 2017 under hospice care in Palm Desert, California, aged 87.[2]
References
change- ↑ Kershaw, Sarah (September 4, 2001). "In Queens, a Spirited Race For Its Borough Presidency". The New York Times. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
Ms. Marshall, 71, a former teacher, ...
- ↑ Christopher Mele (March 4, 2017). "Helen M. Marshall, First Black Borough President of Queens, Dies at 87". The New York Times. Retrieved March 5, 2017.