Passing of Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown

[Franklin Garcia]

I am sadden to communicate the passing of Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown.  Dr. Brown was a special friend to many of us here in the District of Columbia.  The DC Council recently honored her, and I am enclosing the Resolution below, so you get an idea of the contributions Dr. Tyler Brown made to the city and beyond.  For me it was truly an honor to work with her and receive guidance from her.  May her soul rest in peace.  She will be missed by many. 

 

Sincerely,

Franklin Garcia.

 

 

                                                                                                 

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

 

23-332

 

COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

December 1, 2020

 

To recognize and honor Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown for her outstanding accomplishments in education, her commitment to public service, and her civic contributions to the District of Columbia.

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown is a native of Oxford, North Carolina;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown received her B.A. in elementary education from Virginia Union University, an M.A. in Supervision of elementary schools from George Washington University, an A.P.C. in Supervision and Administration from George Washington University, and an Ed.D. in Administration from Nova University;

 

            WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown supplemented the aforementioned degrees with further graduate studies at Howard University, Bank Street College, Columbia University and the University of the District of Columbia;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown worked in the District of Columbia Public Schools system for 37 years at all levels before retiring as Associate Superintendent of Student Services;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown served on The Mayor’s Committee to Appoint District of Columbia School Board At-Large Members; and Mayor’s Committee for Infant Mortality;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown served as a Life Member of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers;

 

WHEREAS, from 1990 to 1991, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown served as Assistant Superintendent of DC Public Schools, where she initiated International Exchange Programs with Tel Aviv, Israel, Dakar, Senegal, Seoul, Korea, Berlin and Bonn, Germany, Leningrad and Moscow, Russia, London, England, and Montreal, Canada, the international exchange program was supported by a grant of one million dollars from the United States Information Agency;

 

WHEREAS, as Associate Superintendent of DC Public Schools from 1991 to 1996, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown was responsible for the administration of 13 branches and units within the division that included the Department of Athletics, Attendance and Records, Community Services, Dropout Prevention Programs, Guidance and Counseling, International Exchange Programs, Out of Boundary Student Transfers, Summer School, Textbook Services, Travel and Field Trips, Visiting Instruction Service Programs and Work Permits;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown has been extensively involved with political organizing on a national and local stage;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown was elected Democratic National Committee Woman, and served in that capacity from 2004 until 2008;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown served as Treasurer of the D.C. Denver 2008 Convention Committee and served as Treasurer of D.C. Democratic Obama for Change Slate in 2008, and Co-Chairperson and Treasurer D.C. Presidential Gala for Obama;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown has served on the board of a number of political, civic, arts, education and women’s organizations including Chairman of The United Black Fund Scholarship Program, Member of the Virginia Union University Board of Trustees, Member of The John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts Community Advisory Board, Member of the Education Committee for The Choral Arts Society, and Member of the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown served as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee for the Washington D.C. Chapter, Links Inc., and served on the Scholarship Committee for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown has received numerous honors and awards from a sundry of organizations including the American School Counselors Association, the District of Columbia School Counselors Association, the District of Columbia Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Children’s Education Foundation and the Center for Educational Change;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown was inducted into the DC Hall of Fame Society for Educational Leadership, and was recognized by the National Cathedral for her Dedicated Service to the Cathedral Scholars Program;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown received The Hadassah, Myrtle Wreath Award for International Student Exchange from the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, the Coalition of 100 Black Women Leadership Award, and the A Democratic That Makes a Difference Award from the D.C. Democratic State Committee;

 

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown is currently an international educator where she serves as educational consultant to numerous professional organizations;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown is an ordained deacon for Takoma Park Baptist Church, and is a guest speaker at various churches, schools, and community groups;

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown was married to Hugh L. Brown, her college sweetheart, and traveled extensively with him, introducing and linking them to people worldwide; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown committed her life to public service and education and remains civically engaged in the District of Columbia.

 

            RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2020”.

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and celebrates the distinguished service and extensive contributions of Dr. Marilyn Tyler Brown to the District of Columbia.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.