Bill Text: NY J00568 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 568 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Mourning the tragic and untimely death of New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher on March 26, 2021

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-20)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-06 - ADOPTED [J00568 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00568-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 568

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        MOURNING the tragic and untimely death of New York
        State Trooper Joseph Gallagher on March 26, 2021

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of this Legislative Body to convey its
grateful appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of
a courageous police officer who dedicated his purposeful life and career
in faithful service to his family and to the residents of the  State  of
New York; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sadness that this Legislative Body
records the passing of New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher, 38,  who
made the ultimate sacrifice on Friday, March 26, 2021, three years after
he   was   struck   by   a   vehicle   while  faithfully  executing  his
responsibilities, serving with dedication, loyalty and  compassion,  and
who devoted his purposeful life and career to serve and protect; and

  WHEREAS, New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher exemplified what it
truly  means  to  give  of himself in providing vital police services in
keeping with the noble mission of the New York State Police; and

  WHEREAS, Trooper Joseph Gallagher, who was 35 years old at the  time
of  the  crash,  was  hit  on  an  overpass  leading  to the Long Island
Expressway near Brentwood on December 18, 2017, after stopping to assist
a disabled motorist; he was setting up emergency flares in the road when
he was struck by a distracted driver; and

  WHEREAS, Originally from South  Buffalo,  Trooper  Joseph  Gallagher
later lived in West Seneca; he began his illustrious career with the New
York  State  Police  in 2014, and was most recently assigned to Troop L,
which covers Nassau and Suffolk counties; he was previously assigned  to
Troop F in downtown New York, and Troop T, which covers the Thruway; and

  WHEREAS, Prior to joining the New York State Police, this courageous
man  served as a rescue helicopter pilot for the Coast Guard in Detroit;
and

  WHEREAS, Trooper Joseph Gallagher performed his  duties  with  great
honor,  integrity and just pride; he was truly an exceptional role model
and inspiration to his fellow officers; and

  WHEREAS, While he was passionate about many things,  above  all  his
greatest  passion  was being a father to his two children, and a husband
to his loving wife; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his wife and two  children,  Trooper  Joseph
Gallagher is survived by his parents, one sister, and his brothers; and

  WHEREAS,   Trooper  Joseph  Gallagher's  infinite  selflessness  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,  light
and hope to the countless lives he touched; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Trooper Joseph Gallagher leaves behind a legacy  which  will
long  endure  the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all who were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing  man;
he  will  be deeply missed and truly merits the grateful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  tragic  and  untimely death of New York State Trooper Joseph
Gallagher, noting the significance of his contributions on behalf of the
citizens  of  this  noble  Empire  State,  and  expressing  its  deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of New York State Trooper Joseph Gallagher.