The Hamilton County Democratic Party announced today that it is establishing the "Marilyn Lloyd Scholarship" to be awarded annually to a Hamilton County public high school graduate who plans to pursue a degree in public service in college. The Party will officially launch the scholarship at the First Annual Marilyn Lloyd Dinner on June 16 in the Imperial Ballroom at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.

John bailes, Democratic Party Chairman said "the scholarship is a living legacy to Congresswoman Marilyn Lloyd who served the 3rd District admirably and faithfully for 20 years. I am proud to say she served as the first female Congressional member from Tennessee."

At the First Annual Marilyn Lloyd Dinner, she will be honored by keynote speaker Congressman Bart Gordon (D-TN), Congressman Heath Schuler (D-NC), Congressman Lincoln Davis (D-TN), and Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Gray Sasser. President Jimmy Carter will send a videotaped greeting.

The first "Marilyn Lloyd Scholarship" will be awarded next year. In selecting scholarship recipients, Hamilton County Democratic Party leaders will consider each applicant's grade point average, financial need, and community service. Applications for the scholarship will be available in early 2009.

To purchase a ticket to the Marilyn Lloyd Dinner on June 16, or to make a donation to the "Marilyn Lloyd Scholarship" fund, please contact John Bailes or Rita Fehring at 266-4125, or click here to reserve a seat or table. RSVP for the dinners are due June 10, Tuesday.