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
Marshall in 2010
18th Borough President of Queens
In office
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013
Preceded byClaire Shulman
Succeeded byMelinda Katz
Member of the New York City Council from the 21st District
In office
1992–2001
Preceded byWalter McCaffrey
Succeeded byHiram Monserrate
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 35th district
In office
1983–1991
Preceded byJohn G. Lopresto
Succeeded byJeffrion L. Aubry
Personal details
Born(1929-09-30)September 30, 1929
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 2017(2017-03-04) (aged 87)
Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Donald Marshall
ChildrenDonald Jr. and Agnes Marie
Alma materQueens College
WebsiteOfficial website

Marshall died on March 4, 2017 under hospice care in Palm Desert, California, aged 87.[2]

References

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  1. 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, ...
  2. 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.