Bill Text: NY K00118 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 118 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Mourning the untimely death of Detective Brian P. Simonsen, 19-year veteran of the NYPD and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-26 - adopted [K00118 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00118-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 118

BY: M. of A. Palumbo

        MOURNING the death of Detective Brian P. Simonsen,
        19-year  veteran  of  the NYPD 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
courageous  individuals who dedicated their purposeful lives and careers
to serve and protect; and

  WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body  records  the  passing  of  Detective   Brian   P.   Simonsen,   an
extraordinary  gentleman  of  indomitable  faith  and  dedication  whose
purposeful life will long serve as a  standard  to  which  others  might
aspire; and

  WHEREAS,  Detective  Brian  P.  Simonsen tragically died on Tuesday,
February 12, 2019, at the age of 42;  he  made  the  ultimate  sacrifice
during an armed robbery at a T-Mobile store in Queens, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1995,  Brian P. Simonsen graduated from Riverhead High
School where he was a vital member of both  the  football  and  baseball
teams;  in 2000, he was appointed to the NYPD 102nd Precinct in Richmond
Hill, Queens; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his nearly 19-year career,  Detective  Brian  P.
Simonsen  was  well-known  for  his  patience,  steadiness and laid-back
demeanor, earning him respect from not only  his  superiors  and  fellow
officers, but also the residents of the communities he patrolled; and

  WHEREAS, Affectionately known by many as "Smiles," Brian P. Simonsen
will  be  remembered as an all-around good guy who served as an honorary
uncle to the young people of his  neighborhood  who  looked  forward  to
attending  his  fabled  pool parties and backyard barbecues; a genuinely
thoughtful man, he always took the time  to  make  someone  else's  life
better,  whether  through a supportive word or a random act of kindness;
and

  WHEREAS, Brian P. Simonsen truly  loved  his  Calverton,  New  York,
community;  he played on the Riverhead Town Police Department's softball
team, and could often be found shopping at a local  bodega  or  enjoying
chicken salads from a nearby pizzeria; and

  WHEREAS,  Predeceased  by  his father, Dr. Paul M. Simonsen, and his
sister, Melissa, Brian P. Simonsen is survived by his wife, Leanne;  his
mother,  Linda;  grandfather,  Vernon;  and  many  friends, as well as a
legion of fellow officers in blue who will long cherish his memory; and

  WHEREAS, Detective Brian P.  Simonsen  lived  his  life  with  great
dignity  and  genuine  grace, always demonstrating a deep and continuing
concern for the welfare of others in the great State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Detective Brian P. Simonsen made the ultimate sacrifice  on
February  12,  2019,  while  faithfully  executing his responsibilities,
serving with dedication, loyalty and compassion; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of NYPD Detective Brian  P.  Simonsen,  19-year
veteran  of  the  NYPD  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 NYPD Detective Brian P. Simonsen.