Bill Text: NY J01162 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Rodgerick W. Lamb, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-08 - ADOPTED [J01162 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01162-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1162

BY: Senator PARKER

        MOURNING   the   death   of   Rodgerick  W.  Lamb,
        distinguished citizen  and  devoted  member  of  his
        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 the great
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Rodgerick W. Lamb of Brooklyn, New York, died on April  25,
2021, at the age of 57; and

  WHEREAS, Rodgerick Wendell Lamb was born on May 1, 1963, to the late
Mary  (Owens)  and  Willie Lamb in New York City; he attended schools in
Brooklyn from P.S/M.S  320  to  Clara  Barton  High  School  for  Health
Professions;  during  his  high  school years, he found religion and was
baptized at Emmanuel Baptist Church by Dr. Whitaker; and

  WHEREAS, After  graduating  from  high  school,  Rodgerick  W.  Lamb
proudly  served  his  country as a member of the United States Army from
1981-1987; upon his discharge, he continued as Army Reserve; and

  WHEREAS, Rodgerick W. Lamb furthered his education by attending Long
Island University, where he met his future wife Lise Blyden; the  couple
were married on July 11, 2009; and

  WHEREAS,  Rodgerick  W. Lamb distinguished himself in his profession
and by his  sincere  dedication  and  substantial  contribution  to  the
welfare of his community; and

  WHEREAS,  A  Jiu  Jitsu Black Belt martial artist, Rodgerick W. Lamb
became a Security Guard and  trainer;  he  enjoyed  helping  people  and
became  an  EMT  and  attained  his CASAC for social work where he liked
working with individuals addicted to drugs; and

  WHEREAS, Rodgerick W.  Lamb's  commitment  to  excellence,  and  his
spirit  of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, Rodgerick W. Lamb's life was not easy, but his  family  and
faith sustained and inspired him; he was a faithful member of the church
where  he  served  as  a  lay  speaker  and servant, and was involved in
various other leadership aspects of church life and volunteer work; and

  WHEREAS, Rodgerick W. Lamb is survived by  his  wife  of  11  years,
Lise;  step-son,  Marcelo-Antoine;  two  brothers,  Allan and Shawn; one
nephew, La Trell; his children and grandchildren; three cousins, Rowena,
Delphine and Shella, and numerous great uncles,  aunts,  other  cousins,
nieces and friends; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Rodgerick W. Lamb leaves behind a  legacy  which  will  long

endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Rodgerick W. Lamb, distinguished citizen and  devoted
member of his community; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Rodgerick W. Lamb.