William Marshall's list of civic achievements is well known in Orange, but the legacy of the city's former Town Clerk ‘Bill’ has now been recognised at a state level.
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Member for Orange Philip Donato presented a NSW Parliamentary certificate to John Marshall on behalf of his late father on Tuesday.
The certificate marks Mr Marshall’s 15-year service as the Town Clerk of Orange and his continued contribution to the city after he left office.
Mr Donato said Mr Marshall was instrumental in the development of Orange.
“Someone like Bill who dedicated so many years and was so highly regarded deserves to be honoured,” he said.
During his professional career, Mr Marshall oversaw several large infrastructure projects, including the implementation of a $20 million sewage treatment plan and the construction of the Orange Civic Centre.
“The centre remains one of the most prominent event venues in the city,” said Mr Donato.
Mr Marshall was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for Services to Community and Local Government in 1989, following his retirement.
Mr Donato said his outstanding achievements will be recorded in permanent parliamentary record.
“Back in the 70s and 80s Bill’s achievements were groundbreaking for Orange,” he said.
“This is my way of showing the gratitude for the city’s growth on behalf of the community.”
Mr Donato said Mr Marshall lobbied the government for 10 years to have Orange connected with natural gas.
“He was a long time in public office, it’s important his legacy be rewarded,” he said.
Mr Marshall passed away in January this year. He is survived by his seven children, 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
“The community of Orange owes Mr Marshall a debt of gratitude for his significant contribution to the growth of the city, which now thrives as a result,” Mr Donato said.