Senate Resolution No. 417

BY: Senator PARKER

MOURNING the death of Lincoln V. Mayers, astute
businessman, family man and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the Empire State whose lifework and civic endeavor served to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and

WHEREAS, Lincoln V. Mayers died on Friday, January 8, 2021, at the
age of 74; and

WHEREAS, Lincoln V. Mayers was born to the late Arch Abbess Marjorie
and George Mayers on July 27, 1946, in Port of Spain, Trinidad; in the
winter of 1972, he migrated to the United States where he settled in
Brooklyn, New York, and took a job at the Domino Sugar Factory; and

WHEREAS, After five years, Lincoln V. Mayers relocated to Houston,
Texas, where he worked in construction and purchased his first taxi,
igniting his entrepreneurial spirit, becoming involved with various
endeavors such as throwing parties, driving a limousine, and starting a
chicken business; and

WHEREAS, Through his hobby as a successful Dee Jay, Lincoln V.
Mayers was dubbed "Soca Link" and was popular for his tag line "One
Link, One Love"; his music and zest for life was inspired by his deep
appreciation of his Trinidadian and Tobagonian culture; and

WHEREAS, Lincoln V. Mayers was always smiling and made many friends
throughout his beautiful life; his loud, distinctive voice and joyful
spirit naturally helped to bring people together, and his compassionate,
giving heart gave freely to those in need; and

WHEREAS, Above all, Lincoln V. Mayers loved spending time with his
cherished family, who motivated him to live to the fullest each and
every day; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Lincoln V. Mayers 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 Lincoln V. Mayers, astute businessman, family man 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 Lincoln V. Mayers.