Julia P. Marshall 100th Birthday Recognition Resolution of 2025

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Frumin
Last action: 2025-05-23
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

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Resolution to Honor Julia P. Marshall's 100th Birthday

This resolution recognizes and congratulates Julia P. Marshall on her 100th birthday.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes Julia P. Marshall for reaching her 100th birthday.
Honors Ms. Marshall's long-term residency in Washington D.C., over 60 years.
Acknowledges her achievements as a graduate and professional, including working for the federal government for 32 years.
Celebrates her role in founding and running Marshall’s Funeral Homes for many years.
Praises her philanthropic efforts supporting museums and educational institutions.

Who It Names or Affects

Julia P. Marshall

Terms To Know

CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION: A type of resolution that honors or recognizes individuals or events without requiring any legal action.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not provide financial support or change laws, it is purely ceremonial.
The effects are symbolic and do not create new rules for the community.

Bill History

2025-05-23 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution ACR26-0035, Effective from May 06, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 006125
2025-05-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Retained by the Council
2025-05-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2025-05-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0035
2025-04-30 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
CER26-0035 Introduced by Councilmember Frumin at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Julia P. Marshall 100th Birthday Recognition Resolution of 2025

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 6, 2025
To recognize and congratulate Julia P. Marshall on the occasion of her 100th Birthday.

WHEREAS, Ms. Julia P. Marshall was born on May 25, 1925;

WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall is the matriarch of the Parker family and the last surviving
child of Thomas C. and Caldonia Parker’s 13 children;

WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall has been a resident of the District of Columbia for over 60
years and currently resides in Ward 3;

WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall is a graduate of American University, as well as the American
Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service;

WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall worked for the federal government for 32 years;

WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall is a member of the John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal
Zion Church;

WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall and her late husband Harold Marshall founded Marshall’s
Funeral Homes in 1968 at 522 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC, before later relocating to 4217
Ninth Street, NW;

WHEREAS, the Marshalls owned Marshall’s Funeral Homes for 43 years before selling
the business to March Funeral Homes in 2010, forming Marshall-March Funeral Homes;

WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall served as Chief Executive Officer for Marshall’s Funeral
Homes, following her husband’s passing, from 2003 until 2010;

WHEREAS, the Marshall’s Funeral Home motto was “One High Standard of Service,” a
phrase that was Ms. Marshall’s life mantra;

WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall has been a long-term philanthropist supporting museums and
secondary educational institutions; and

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WHEREAS, Ms. Marshall is a published author, writing about faith and its impact on her
life and career.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Julia P. Marshall 100th Birthday
Recognition Resolution of 2025”.

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and celebrates the
achievements of Ms. Julia P. Marshall on the occasion of her 100th Birthday.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.