Bill Text: NY J03275 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Ronald Everton Nathan, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03275 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03275-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3275

BY: Senator PARKER

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Ronald  Everton  Nathan,
        distinguished citizen  and  devoted  member  of  his
        community

  WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through  their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to better
the quality of life in our community and have had a measurable  positive
impact on the lives of its residents; Ronald Everton Nathan was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative Body records the passing of Ronald  Everton  Nathan,  noting
the significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Ronald Everton Nathan of Brooklyn, New York, died on May 5,
2020,  at  the  age  of  68,  due  to complications related to the novel
coronavirus; and

  WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Bobby, Ronald  Everton  Nathan  was
born  to  Joyce  Peterkin and Fitzgerald Nathan on September 8, 1951, in
Kingston, Jamaica; and

  WHEREAS, At the age of 16, Ronald Everton Nathan immigrated  to  the
United  States where he joined his mother and stepfather who had settled
in Brooklyn, New York a few years prior; he attended Boys  High  School,
and  in  1972,  he reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Pam, when she
immigrated to New York City with her family; and

  WHEREAS, A hardworking man of true integrity, Ronald Everton  Nathan
served  as  a  cab  driver,  part-owner  of  a  Bodega in Crown Heights,
Brooklyn, and most notably, as a construction worker, having  worked  on
Brooklyn's now famous Atlantic Mall; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, Ronald Everton Nathan had a soft spot for the elderly and was
well-known for helping friends and neighbors in any way he could; and

  WHEREAS, Ronald Everton Nathan loved to read any newspaper he  could
get his hands on; he also loved music, grocery shopping, watching action
movies,  spending  time with his family, and spoiling his grandchildren;
and

  WHEREAS, His greatest joy in life was doting on his wife,  Pam,  and
always  looking  out  for  her, a sweet testimony to 50 years of marital
bliss, commitment and true love; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Ronald Everton Nathan is  survived
by  his  two children, Jahmeliah and Sion; two grandchildren, Sionna and
Liam; a sister,  Beverly;  Sister-in-Law,  Jakki;  and  Brothers-in-Law,
Kassa  and  Danny;  as  well  as  many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews,
extended family and dear friends;  he  is  predeceased  by  his  beloved
mother, Joyce, whom he cared for until her death; and

  WHEREAS,  Ronald  Everton  Nathan,  who  displayed  many exceptional
talents and unique qualities, lived an immensely beautiful life built on
compassion, kindness, and respect for others; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  his  profound  words  of  wisdom,  Ronald Everton
Nathan's  legacy  of   infinite   selflessness,   quiet   strength   and
benevolence,  will  shine  on  through  his  family's  vivid  and  happy
memories; his insight and strength will forever serve  as  a  beacon  of
love  and  hope for all who were privileged to have known and loved such
an amazing person; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  death  of  Ronald  Everton Nathan, 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 Ronald Everton Nathan.