J 565: Mourning the death of Ludwick S. Hall, respected New York City Police Officer and devoted member of his community

 Senate Resolution No. 565 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Ludwick S. Hall, respected New York City Police Officer and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to the citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavors served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Ludwick S. Hall of Queens, New York, died on February 10, 2025, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, Born on November 24, 1939, in San Fernando, Trinidad, to James and Vivian Hall, Ludwick S. Hall's pursuit of knowledge led him to Brooklyn, New York where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School and later, Brooklyn College with initial aspirations of becoming a doctor; and WHEREAS, Ludwick S. Hall continued his education at Long Island University and earned a Master's Degree in Sociology and becoming a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity; and WHEREAS, Destiny intervened when Ludwick S. Hall met the love of his life, Minnie Best, and they married in 1961 and soon after welcomed two children: Ludwick Stirling Jr. and Andrea Celeste, within a year of each other; and WHEREAS, In 1963, Ludwick S. Hall distinguished himself in his profession by embarking on a 37-year career with the NYPD; he was a dedicated officer who made substantial contributions to the welfare of his community; and WHEREAS, Ludwick S. Hall was a man of many talents and interests; he shared a passion with his wife Minnie, who was an Eastern Star, in Freemasonry; excelled at baseball and basketball; had a deep appreciation for art, particularly emerging Black artists; loved to travel; collected stamps; and was a voracious reader; and WHEREAS, A disciplinarian, Ludwick S. Hall's heart softened with the arrival of his four grandchildren: Jawaun, Jasmine, Jayden and Keyan; this continued with his great-grandchildren, with whom he cherished the time spent; and WHEREAS, Ludwick S. Hall is survived by his sister, Rita Deshong; his nephews, Steve, Winston, Selwyn and Nigel; his niece, Hyacinth; and a multitude of friends and family; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Ludwick S. Hall 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 Ludwick S. Hall, respected New York City Police Officer 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 Ludwick S. Hall.