Mary Tyler Chapter, NSDAR
Tyler, Texas

 Naturalization Ceremonies

The Mary Tyler Chapter participates in naturalization ceremonies at the Tyler Federal Court House throughout the year. Members welcome hundreds of new citizens each year and present each new citizen with a U.S. Flag, Flag Code Brochure and Flag Bookmark. The Mary Tyler Chapter has been participating in naturalization ceremonies since 1948.

Americanism

Dr. Luis Fernandez III, Brigadier General of the Texas State Guard Medical Brigade and Chief of Trauma at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, was the recipient of the prestigious DAR Americanism Medal. The medal was presented at the TSDAR State Conference in Houston. Dr. Fernandez’s nomination was submitted by the Mary Tyler Chapter. The Americanism Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the DAR to a naturalized citizen.

Constitution Week

The Mary Tyler Chapter promotes patriotism during Constitution Week with a Constitution Week Luncheon, including Constitution Week Proclamations signed by the governor of Texas and by the mayor of Tyler. In
 addition, the chapter presents a patriotic song and flag performance at the University of Texas at Tyler with the Sons of the American Revolution. Our chapter also sponsors patriotic library displays, partners with the Tyler Independent School District to promote Constitution Week activities, sponsors commemorative bell ringing, and provides special reading activities with children.

Flag Day

The Mary Tyler Chapter promotes patriotism by conducting the Flag Day Ceremony for the city of Tyler. All attendants are presented miniature United States flags. Our chapter also partners with the Sons of the American Revolution in joint Flag Day-Flag Retirement Ceremonies.

Welcome Home Soldiers

The Mary Tyler Chapter participates in numerous Welcome Home Soldier events throughout east Texas.

DAR Project Patriot

The DAR Project Patriot Committee is the official Daughters of the American Revolution committee that supports America's service personnel in current conflicts abroad. The Mary Tyler Chapter sends many boxes of comfort items to troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.