Mary Tyler Chapter, NSDAR
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Naturalization Ceremonies
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AmericanismDr. 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 TXDAR 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 DayThe 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 SoldiersThe 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. |
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Last updated May 13, 2014