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CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL
Introduced by: Councilmember Holton
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL concerning
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Murray A. Schmoke, Sr. - In Remembrance
FOR the purpose of honoring the life of Murray A. Schmoke, Sr., retired chemist, learned scholar, gifted musician, loving friend, dedicated family patriarch, and father of former Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke; and providing for a special effective date.
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On April 14, 2007, the many family, friends, loved ones, and admirers of Murray Schmoke attended a wake and memorial service for him at the Douglas Memorial Church where he worshiped for more than 5 decades and served as president of the choir that was anchored by his booming bass voice.
Mr. Schmoke, who passed away at the age of 79, was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, earned a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, and moved to Baltimore, in 1949, to take a job as a chemical research scientist at Edgewood Arsenal, later transferring to Aberdeen Proving Ground, where he retired 15 years ago.
An avid reader, the senior Schmoke was known for his scholarly pursuits. He also loved sports and was a season ticket holder for Baltimore Colts games from the 1950's, rarely missing a game, and became a loyal fan of the Ravens, as well. But, as his son, the former Mayor of Baltimore, recalled: "He loved singing more than anything else."
Throughout his life, Murray actively pursued his love of music, starting...
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