Mourning the death of Jacinth C. Brown, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

Assembly Resolution No. 1487

BY: M. of A. Anderson

        MOURNING   the   death   of   Jacinth   C.  Brown,
        distinguished citizen  and  devoted  member  of  her
        community

  WHEREAS,  Jacinth  C.  (Daley)  Brown,  of Far Rockaway, Queens, New
York, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the  age  of  89;  she  was  a
beloved mother, teacher, woman of faith, and matriarch whose life joined
discipline, service, learning, and devotion to family across Jamaica and
the United States; and

  WHEREAS,  The  eldest of four children, Jacinth C. Brown was born to
Luther Daley and Robertha McLean in Jamaica on December  23,  1936;  she
was  a  lifelong learner who pursued higher education; after graduating,
she began her career as an educator in Jamaica and  the  United  States;
and

  WHEREAS,  Jacinth  Brown received her early education in Jamaica and
graduated from Moneague Teachers' College, beginning what would become a
long and deeply influential life in education; she taught  in  New  York
City's  public  schools, including P.S. 104 The Bays Water School in Far
Rockaway, Queens, from which she retired after many years  of  dedicated
service; and

  WHEREAS,  Jacinth Brown and her husband, the late Jude Brown, raised
eight children; in Jamaica, she taught for many years at schools in  the
public  education  system,  including  Bellefield  Secondary School; she
migrated to the United States where she built a new life while remaining
true to her calling as an educator, dedicating more  than  47  years  to
education as a teacher and role model; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  the  years,  Jacinth Brown served in many capacities
within  the  local  church;  as  a  founding  member   of   Upper   Room
International  Ministries in Far Rockaway, she remained active well into
her later years as a teacher, preacher, evangelist, prayer  leader,  and
mentor  and  supported  her  community  through outreach and service for
several  decades;  her  service  was  recognized  with  the  President's
Volunteer Service Award in 2021; and

  WHEREAS,  A  devoted  mother,  grandmother,  and  great-grandmother,
Jacinth Brown's legacy continues through her loving family; and

  WHEREAS, Jacinth Brown is survived by her children, Evet Brown, Carl
Brown, June Brown, Maurene Brown-Phillips, Howard  Brown,  Karen  Brown,
and Courtney Brown; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and
nephews;  and  close  relatives and friends, former students, and church
members in Jamaica, W.I., the United States, Europe, and beyond; she was
predeceased by her husband, Jude Brown; her son, Colville Smith; and her
siblings, Lystine Fairweather, Fitzroy Daley, and  Kipling  Daley;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death and honor the enduring legacy  of  Jacinth  Brown  whose
unwavering  faith,  compassionate leadership, and lifelong commitment to

service have left an indelible impact on her  family,  former  students,
and congregation; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Jacinth C. Brown.