Bill Text: NY J02093 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of William J. Leahy, longtime Port Authority Police Officer, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-18 - ADOPTED [J02093 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02093-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2093

BY: Senator THOMAS

        MOURNING  the  death of William J. Leahy, longtime
        Port Authority Police Officer, distinguished citizen
        and devoted member of his community

  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 and hardworking police officer who dedicated his purposeful
life and career in faithful service to both his family and the residents
of New York State; and

  WHEREAS, It is also with profound sorrow that this Legislative Body,
representing  the  people of the State of New York, is moved this day to
pay tribute to an eminent man of  indomitable  dedication  whose  public
service  and  countless accomplishments will forever stand as a paradigm
and inspiration for others; and

  WHEREAS, William "Billy" James Leahy of Levittown, New York, died on
Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the age of 49; and

  WHEREAS, William J. Leahy grew up in Hicksville, New York, where  he
attended Hicksville High School and had an especially close relationship
with his family; and

  WHEREAS,  After serving with the NYPD for one year, William J. Leahy
began his illustrious career with the Port Authority in 1993, working in
the agency's marine, cargo and heavy  weapons  units,  as  well  as  the
plainclothes unit at Kennedy Airport; and

  WHEREAS,  During his 26-year tenure with the Port Authority, William
J.   Leahy was  one  of  the  brave  first  responders  who  spent  days
participating  in  the  rescue  and  recovery efforts after the horrific
World Trade Center 9/11 attack; and

  WHEREAS, William J. Leahy distinguished himself  in  his  profession
and  by  his  sincere  dedication  and  substantial  contribution to the
welfare of his community; he will be remembered as a caring,  funny  and
loyal man who truly loved his family and friends; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, William J. Leahy 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 William J.  Leahy,  longtime  Port  Authority  Police
Officer,  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  parents  of William J. Leahy, William and Kathleen
Leahy.