City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NY HONORING
THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LAWRENCE A. ROSS
Whereas, Lawrence Alonzo Ross, born on October 30, 1983, to Alencia Rumph and Rodney Alonzo Ross, was a beloved member of the Mount Vernon community; and
Whereas, Lawrence was raised by his cherished grandmother, Emma Rumph, and attended the public schools of Mount Vernon, NY; and
Whereas, Lawrence had a passion for sports, particularly as a fan of the New York Yankees and New York Giants, and he was known for his active participation in football and baseball in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and the Bronx; and
Whereas, Lawrence worked as a teacher’s assistant in the NYC Public Schools, and devoted his free time to coaching the Mount Vernon Razorbacks and the Mount Vernon Youth Basketball League, demonstrating his commitment to youth and community development; and
Whereas, Lawrence was deeply dedicated to his family, especially his grandmother, Emma Rumph, and his two daughters, Kianna J. Ross and Naevia S. Ross, who were the light of his life; and
Whereas, Lawrence shared a close bond with his brother, Ronald Ross, and his sister, Kyammi Jenkins, and was a devoted fiancé to Megan Salter; and
Whereas, Lawrence departed this life on January 26, 2021, at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, NY, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and community spirit; and
Whereas, Lawrence’s bright smile, willingness to help others, and profound impact on his family, friends, and the community will be dearly missed; Now, Therefore, be it
Resolved, By The City Council Of The City Of Mount Vernon, New York:
Section 1. The City of Mount Vernon honors the life and legacy of Lawrence Alonzo Ross, recognizing his contributions to the community and his unwavering love for his family.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon joins with its citizens and many friends and family and extends its deepest condolences to Lawrence’s loving grandmother, Emma Rumph, his daughters, Kianna J. Ross and Naevia S. Ross, his brother, Ronald Ross, his sister, Kyammi Jenkins, his father, Rodney A. Ross, his fiancé, Megan Salter, and all his nephews, nieces, cousins, colleagues, and friends.
Section 3. The City of Mount Vernon acknowledges that Lawrence’s journey has just begun, so:
Don’t think of him as gone away
His journey has just begun
Life holds so many facets
this earth is only one
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched
for nothing loved is ever lost
and Lawrence was loved oh, so much!
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage by the City Council.