Legacy
In a press release, Mayor Bloomberg described Tolbert as one of the most likeable and hardworking people in the world and "a valued member of our administration" who "had become a personal friend". Schools Chancellor Klein eulogized Tolbert as someone "who believed deeply that government can and must play a constructive role in improving the lives of its citizens" in his role as Executive Director of Inter-Governmental Relations. A statement issued by the Obama campaign characterized Tolbert as "a strong force in this campaign, with a positive outlook that brought people together."
Tolbert's funeral was held at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
Tolbert's middle school in Harlem was named after him in November 2008, as a memorial.
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“What is popularly called fame is nothing but an empty name and a legacy from paganism.”
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