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Honoring the life and legacy of Marilyn D. Mosley, distinguished citizen, respected leader, and devoted member of her community
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New York Senate Resolution 2071 honors the life and legacy of Marilyn D. Mosley of Brooklyn, who died on May 4, 2026, and was known as "Mama Mosley" to those who loved her. Mosley was an educator who spent over 25 years in public schools, beginning as a sixth-grade teacher at PS 29 and advancing to various teaching, supervisory, and administrative roles, including director of the Citywide Task Force on Pregnant and Parenting Teens in the 1980s; she held master's degrees in science and mathematics education, and educational administration and supervision, and was dedicated to closing the equity gap in education by assisting students with grants and scholarships. Beyond education, Mosley was deeply involved in local government and politics, serving as assistant to Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden, administrative manager for the city comptroller's office from 1992 to 2018, and special advisor to New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson from 2018 to 2022. She founded and led the Progressive Association for Political Action Democratic Club, served as a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and as District Leader for the 57th Assembly District, prioritizing the interests of underrepresented communities in her advocacy and leadership.
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Sponsor (1)
- Zellnor Myrie Democratic · primary
62 coauthors / cosponsors
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
- Jake Ashby Republican · cosponsor
- Jamaal Bailey Democratic · cosponsor
- April Baskin Democratic · cosponsor
- George Borrello Republican · cosponsor
- Erik Bottcher Democratic · cosponsor
- Jabari Brisport Democratic · cosponsor
- Samra Brouk Democratic · cosponsor
- Siela Bynoe Democratic · cosponsor
- Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick Republican · cosponsor
- Stephen T. Chan Republican · cosponsor
- Cordell Cleare Democratic · cosponsor
- Leroy Comrie Democratic · cosponsor
- Jeremy Cooney Democratic · cosponsor
- Patricia Fahy Democratic · cosponsor
- Nathalia Fernandez Democratic · cosponsor
- Patrick M. Gallivan Republican · cosponsor
- Michael Gianaris Democratic · cosponsor
- Kristen Gonzalez Democratic · cosponsor
- Andrew Gounardes Democratic · cosponsor
- Joseph A. Griffo Republican · cosponsor
- Pete Harckham Democratic · cosponsor
- Pamela Helming Republican · cosponsor
- Michelle Hinchey Democratic · cosponsor
- Robert Jackson Democratic · cosponsor
- Brian Kavanagh Democratic · cosponsor
- Liz Krueger Democratic · cosponsor
- Andrew J. Lanza Republican · cosponsor
- John Liu Democratic · cosponsor
- Monica Martinez Democratic · cosponsor
- Jack M. Martins Republican · cosponsor
- Mario Mattera Republican · cosponsor
- Rachel May Democratic · cosponsor
- Shelley Mayer Democratic · cosponsor
- Dean Murray Republican · cosponsor
- Peter Oberacker Republican · cosponsor
- Thomas F. O'Mara Republican · cosponsor
- Robert Ortt Republican · cosponsor
- Anthony H. Palumbo Republican · cosponsor
- Kevin S. Parker Democratic · cosponsor
- Roxanne J. Persaud Democratic · cosponsor
- Jessica Ramos Democratic · cosponsor
- Steve Rhoads Republican · cosponsor
- Gustavo Rivera Democratic · cosponsor
- Robert Rolison Republican · cosponsor
- Christopher Ryan Democratic · cosponsor
- Julia Salazar Democratic · cosponsor
- James Sanders Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Democratic · cosponsor
- Luis R. Sepúlveda Democratic · cosponsor
- José M. Serrano Democratic · cosponsor
- James Skoufis Democratic · cosponsor
- Toby Ann Stavisky Democratic · cosponsor
- Dan Stec Republican · cosponsor
- Andrea Stewart-Cousins Democratic · cosponsor
- Sam Sutton Democratic · cosponsor
- James Tedisco Republican · cosponsor
- Mark Walczyk Republican · cosponsor
- Lea Webb Democratic · cosponsor
- William Weber Republican · cosponsor
- Alexis Weik Republican · cosponsor
- Jeremy Zellner Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (3)
- May 8, 2026 REFERRED TO FINANCE · upper
- May 19, 2026 REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION · upper
- May 19, 2026 ADOPTED · upper
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Senate Resolution No. 2071
BY: Senator MYRIE
HONORING the life and legacy of Marilyn D. Mosley, distinguished citizen, respected leader, and devoted member of her community
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn D. Mosley of Brooklyn, New York, died on Monday, May 4, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Known fondly as "Mama Mosley" to those who loved her, Marilyn D. Mosley was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and attended New York City public schools, including PS 29 and Girls High School; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating from New York City public schools in 1959, Marilyn D. Mosley attended Morgan State University to obtain her bachelor's degree in mathematics; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn D. Mosley later graduated cum laude from City College with a master's degree in science and mathematics education and a second master's degree in educational administration and supervision; while attending college, she was inducted into Phi Delta Kappa and joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, At the start of her career, Marilyn D. Mosley worked as a sixth-grade teacher at PS 29; she served in several teaching, supervisory, and administrative roles, including as director of the Citywide Task Force on Pregnant and Parenting Teens in the 1980s; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn D. Mosley distinguished herself in her profession and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, As a dedicated and committed educator, Marilyn D. Mosley spent over 25 years of her career as a public school educator; she changed the lives of many high school students by advising and assisting students with obtaining grants and scholarships to pursue higher education; and
WHEREAS, A firm believer in closing the equity gap in education, Marilyn D. Mosley often donated her own resources to New York City public schools to ensure all students had adequate enrichment programming; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn D. Mosley's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Outside of education, Marilyn D. Mosley was very involved with local government, and she worked as an assistant to Brooklyn
Borough President Howard Golden and as an administrative manager for the city comptroller's office from 1992 to 2018; she also served as a special advisor to New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson from 2018 to 2022; and
WHEREAS, Having successfully advised and assisted several local government leaders, Marilyn D. Mosley founded and led the Progressive Association for Political Action Democratic Club, which supports progressive Democrats running for office in Central Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, With a strong desire to make a difference in her community, Marilyn D. Mosley served as a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention for the 10th Congressional District and as District Leader for the New York State 57th Assembly District; and
WHEREAS, In all of her community leadership and political opportunities, Marilyn D. Mosley prioritized mobilizing her communities, always ensuring that the interests of the underrepresented was a top priority in her advocacy; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Marilyn D. Mosley was a unique and monumental individual who approached each day with abundant generosity, selfless dedication, a desire to nurture others, and a commitment to strengthening community bonds; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Marilyn D. Mosley leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the life and legacy of Marilyn D. Mosley, distinguished citizen, respected leader, and devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Marilyn D. Mosley.
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