City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
CELEBRATING AND HONORING
FIRST LADY INEZ N. RICHARDSON
Whereas, the great City of Mount Vernon, NY joins together to celebrate FIRST LADY INEZ N. RICHARDSON for 50 years of faith, dedication, and God's grace; and
Whereas, FIRST LADY INEZ N. RICHARDSON has served with unwavering faith and humility alongside her husband, Reverend Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, since they arrived at the church fifty years ago. She has been a vital presence in the advancement of the ministry of Grace Baptist Church, always choosing to serve without seeking recognition, status, or title, but rather working humbly to uplift the ministry of Jesus Christ; and
Whereas, First Lady Richardson has nurtured youth through the development of the teenage choir and youth ministry, and championed the establishment of the MOCCA ministry, which has provided college students with more than $1.5 million in scholarships over the past fifty years. She has served the broader community through her involvement in numerous civic and philanthropic organizations, including as a charter member of the Metropolitan Chapter of LINKS, Vice President and Chapter Treasurer, NGO representative to the United Nations, and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., among others; and
Whereas, she is also a devoted wife, mother of three, grandmother of five, and a model of Christian virtue whose strength, compassion, and faith have uplifted her family and congregation. She and Reverend Richardson have been married for 55 years, marking a legacy of love, commitment, and partnership that has served as an example to many; Now, Therefore, be it
Resolved, on this 25th day of May 2025, the City Council joins with the citizens of the City of Mount Vernon, NY, to honor FIRST LADY INEZ N. RICHARDSON, for her decades of dedicated service, leadership, and faithful stewardship to the Grace Baptist Church and the wider ...
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