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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-275
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 11, 2016
To posthumously recognize and celebrate the life of Marcus Edwards for his commitment to public service, dedication to improving community-police relations, and unwavering support of the Metropolitan Police Department, and to declare September 27, 2016, as “Marcus Edwards Day” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards was born on January 11, 1995;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards was a resident of the District and resided in the Trinidad neighborhood of Ward 5;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards was a graduate of Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Campus;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards successfully completed the Junior Police Academy in 2010 and returned every summer to volunteer for the Metropolitan Police Department;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards interned at the United States Department of Treasury in 2015 and 2016;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards was mentored by Metropolitan Police Department members and Commander Michael Reese, who supported him and helped foster a strong bond with the Metropolitan Police Department;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards had such a close working relationship with the officers at the Second District Station that Commander Melvin Gresham often referred to Marcus Edwards as the future Commander of the Second District Police Department;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards was attending Morgan State University to pursue his undergraduate degree in social work;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards intended to use his degree in social work to work with children as a Metropolitan Police Department officer;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards worked to improve relationships between the Metropolitan Police Department and his community;
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards’ contributions, passion, and spirit will be missed by all but will be carried on by family, friends, schoolmates, community members, members of the Metropolitan Police Department, church members, and those who knew him best; and
WHEREAS, Marcus Edwards is survived by his loving mother, stepfather, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, and extended family.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Marcus Edwards Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and celebrates the life of Marcus Edwards for his commitment to public service and contributions to the Metropolitan Police Department and the District of Columbia and declares September 27, 2016, as “Marcus Edwards Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
