Honor Fallen Police Officer

Senate Resolution No. 2715 BY: Senator HARCKHAM MOURNING the tragic and untimely death of Police Officer Brian Mulkeen, committed law enforcement officer 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 with profound sadness that this Legislative Body records the passing of Brian Mulkeen, who made the ultimate sacrifice on Sunday, September 29, 2019, while in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, Brian Mulkeen truly 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, Born on March 3, 1986, in Suffern, New York, Brian Mulkeen graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School in 2004, where he served as Class President; he went on to earn a degree in Finance from Fordham University in 2008; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining the force, Brian Mulkeen worked at Merrill Lynch, leaving the financial industry to pursue his true passion, to serve and protect others; and WHEREAS, Brian Mulkeen began as a dispatcher for the Town of Tuxedo Police Department; he finished Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group as Squad Leader and from there joined the Bronx's 48th Precinct before moving to the Bronx Anti-Crime Unit in 2017; and WHEREAS, A seven-year veteran of the New York State Police, Brian Mulkeen served with dedication, loyalty and compassion, and devoted his purposeful life and career to serve and protect; he was well-known throughout the NYPD and the community for his supreme dedication and commitment to the force; and WHEREAS, Brian Mulkeen was the recipient of at least five Excellence in Police Duties Awards and served as a true inspiration to his team to achieve more on behalf of others; in his time with the NYPD, he made more than 260 arrests, more than half of them for felonies; he also took

40 guns off the streets; and WHEREAS, Brian Mulkeen is survived by his parents, Camille and Brian; one sister, Erin; one brother, Eric (Deanna); and his girlfriend, Sherry; as well as countless other family members who held him in the highest esteem as a remarkable human being; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Brian Mulkeen 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; 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 Police Officer Brian Mulkeen, committed law enforcement officer 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 Police Officer Brian Mulkeen.