"Where do you begin to describe Marshall Plummer? The man achieved so much in his life, you could write volumes and still only scratch the surface.

Plummer is best-known for being the first vice president in the history of the Navajo Nation. At a time when the government was in a state of turmoil after corruption scandals involving former Chairman Peter MacDonald, who eventually ended up in federal prison, Plummer helped bring stability to the chaotic scene in Window Rock.

Relations between the Navajo Nation and Farmington in the past have not always been perfect, but Plummer set a positive example for American Indian and border town relationships through his work to make things better on both sides of the border. He served his people as a vice president, council delegate and county commissioner, while also offering strong support to Farmington community groups such as the San Juan United Way and Navajo Ministries.

Even after he concluded his government service, Plummer continued to be an ambassador for both Navajos and Anglos through his work at the Four Corners Power Plant serving as the government relations director.

Plummer's influence can be seen in the amount of people who have come out to mourn him and sing his praises, from his former running mate, Peterson Zah, to community leaders both on and off the reservation."

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