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RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF HOYLE DAVID MARSHALL III
WHEREAS, the iconic hip-hop artist, athlete, and statesman known as Treizdope was born Hoyle David Marshall III, in Chicago, on September 15, 1988, to Hoyle David Jr. and Kimberly Cecilia Marshall; and
WHEREAS, Treizdope received his primary education in private schools and the Chicago Public Schools and his secondary education at Dawson Skill Center; and
WHEREAS, Treizdope also developed skills in acting, martial arts, and dance while studying at ETA Chicago Theater; and
WHEREAS, Treizdope developed freestyle skills in mic-controlling, freestyle hip-hop lyricism, spoken-word poetry, a talented singing vocalist; and studied broadcasting, digital media, and editing at Illinois Media School; and
WHEREAS, Treizdope signed up to compete in all Five Hip-Hop Elements of MC'ing, DJ'ing, Dance, Visual Art, and the Quintathlon Olympics, Chicagoland's first professionally hip-hop sporting competition held in October 2023; and
WHEREAS, Treizdope completed in all six Cook County Hip-Hop Olympics competitions for adults and received the highest marks from the Hip-Hop Olympics judges; and
WHEREAS, just after a hip-hop performance, and shortly before graduation from Illinois Media School, Treizdope was killed on January 21, 2024, at age of 35, in a hit-and-run homicide, using a stolen SUV; and
WHEREAS, Treizdope leaves behind daughter, Natalie, his mother, Kimberly Marshall, a host of relatives, connections, and extended family; and
WHEREAS, Treizdope’s family is transforming the tragedy and their grief into a call for a proposed Pedestrian Traffic Safety Bill of Rights, which his mother, Kimberly Marshall, has initially petitioned the Chicago City Council's Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee for; and
WHEREAS, Treizdope was aspiring to pursue a career of civic engagement, organizing and action, including further development and expansion of the Cook County Hip-Hop Olympics; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we honor and celebrate the life of Hoyle David Marshall III, acknowledging his profound contributions to his community, his unwavering commitment to his family, and his enduring legacy of love for Hip-Hop.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of Hoyle David Marshall III.
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