LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION expressing sincerest sorrow upon the death of New
York Fire Patrolman Brian McCauley, distinguished firefighter, devoted
son and loyal friend

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey its grateful
appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of coura-
geous individuals who dedicated their purposeful lives and careers to
serve and protect; and
WHEREAS, Brian McCauley, a courageous firefighter who dedicated his
purposeful life and career in faithful and exemplary service to his
family, the community he served, and the New York Fire Patrol, died on
Sunday, January 24, 2010, at the age of 42; and
WHEREAS, Born July 1, 1967, Brian McCauley was raised in North
Merrick, New York; he volunteered for the North Merrick Fire Department
and later became a Fire Patrolman with the New York Fire Patrol; and
WHEREAS, After the horrific events of 9/11, Brian McCauley, who was a
hero to many, worked tirelessly for 16 days at Ground Zero; addi-
tionally, he committed much of his time and energies volunteering for
the Uniformed Firefighters' Association, after he started helping to
honor a colleague who had fallen on 9/11; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and highly respected, Brian McCauley will be
greatly missed by all those he knew and his wonderful sense of humor,
along with his trademark values of honesty, integrity and commitment
will never be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Brian McCauley is survived by his parents, Ginny and Terry
McCauley, sisters, Amy McCauley and Diane McCauley, and brother, T.J.
McCauley, as well as a legion of colleagues and friends who will long
remember him for his professionalism and his commitment to the people he
served; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Brian McCauley 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
memorialize the life and accomplishments of New York Fire Patrolman
Brian McCauley, recognizing the significance of his service to all the
citizens of this great Empire State, and expressing its deepest condo-
lences to his family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of New York Fire Patrolman Brian McCauley.