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To honor and congratulate Elyot L. Ransom on the occasion of his retirement from The Ransom Company
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WHEREAS, The Ransom Company was founded in the late 1890’s by Benjamin Ransom, as a coal & ice delivery service by way of horse and buggy. In the 1940’s, the coal business was passed down to his son, Lewis, along with his wife Martha and their children. Together, the family worked to diversified services during that tenure.
WHEREAS, Elyot L. Ransom (affectionately known as LaMont) worked alongside his Father Lewis, as a 3rd generation associate in the 1960’s, going on to own the family business years later and expanding services in to residential and commercial demolition.
WHEREAS, over a span of 60 years, LaMont Ransom worked with many of his brothers, sisters, cousins, sons and daughters, he partnered with some of the largest intercity initiatives, he supported the Mayor with City of Columbus projects and executed over 4,000 demolitions to date.
WHEREAS, LaMont Ransom has made so many friends along the way, and has built the reputation as a strong man of faith, a man of his word and a man of kindness.
WHEREAS, in his upcoming retirement, LaMont looks forward to more time with family, traveling with his wife and continuing to serve the Lord.
WHEREAS, Elyot LaMont Ransom is worthy and deserving of recognition for his 60 years of faithful and excellent service to the citizens of Columbus; we wish him continued good health, happiness and prosperity as he turns the page on the next chapter of his life.