Honor Deric McCants’ Legacy

Senate Resolution No. 3110 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Deric Lybrand McCants, longtime New York City transit worker, 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 served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to mourn the death of Deric Lybrand McCants, who died on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the age of 55; and WHEREAS, Deric Lybrand McCants was born to Geraline and the late George L. McCants on November 14, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York, where he attended South Shore High School; after graduating in 1982, he attended New York City Technical College; and WHEREAS, Known as a hard worker, Deric Lybrand McCants held a variety of jobs including dee jay, butcher, and shipping clerk with his father; for 26 years, he held the position of track worker for the New York City Transit Authority, the title from which he officially retired in December of 2019; and WHEREAS, Throughout his long and esteemed career, Deric Lybrand McCants truly distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, George L. McCants; six uncles, Joseph Prude Sr., Kenneth Dinkins, Clarence Hill, Sampson Prude, Edward Croskey, and Johnny Newton; three aunts, Rubye Croskey, Rena Dinkins, and Joanne Hill; three cousins, Dianne Melton, Lorna Prude, and Joseph Prude Jr.; and one nephew, David McCants, Deric Lybrand McCants is survived by his mother, Geraline McCants; one sister, Angela McCants; one stepdaughter, Alexis Albright; one great niece Jayla Bien-Aime' McCants; one great nephew, Jayden A. McCants; and two aunts, Ella Mae Melton and Aunt Elizabeth Newton, as well as numerous cousins, godchildren and friends who will long cherish his memory; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Deric Lybrand McCants 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 Deric Lybrand McCants, longtime New York City transit worker, 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 Deric Lybrand McCants.