George John Markulis: The Mythical Greek God of Coal Mining and Beyond

Author: Michael George Markulis
Publisher: Bookbaby
Published: 11/18/2022
Pages: 92
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.20w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781667860107
ISBN10: 1667860100
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Adventurers & Explorers

About the Author
Michael George Markulis is a 90 year old author and son of George John Markulis, subject of the book he authored, about working the coal mines of Utah. Born in 1931 in Mutual, Utah to immigrant Greek parents, moving to several states where his father could find employment. The Great Depression 0f the 1930s caused many hardships for the family. Michael served in the Korean War and after his service married his childhood sweetheart and raised two children. They were married for 55 years when she said her goodbyes to be with our Lord. They have two chilren and three grandchildren who bring joy and happiness into his life.

Michael earned an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts Degres in Police Science and Public Administration . Following a 37-year career with the Los Angeles Po;ice Department, he taught part-time for 30 years in several Community Colleges in Los Angeles. Upon his retirement from the LAPD, he was hired by the University of Southern California (USC) as the Director of the prestigious Delinquency Control Institute under the School of Public Adminstration.