LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION expressing sincerest sorrow upon the death of New
York State Police Sergeant Michael Patrick Lynch, distinguished officer,
devoted family man 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, New York State Police Sergeant Michael Patrick Lynch, a
courageous officer who dedicated his purposeful life and career in
faithful and exemplary service to his family, the community he served,
and the New York State Police Department, died on Sunday, January 31,
2010 at the age of 45; and
WHEREAS, Michael P. Lynch graduated from Seton Catholic Central High
School in 1982, and later attended Broome Community College; and
WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, who was the Chief of
Police for the City of Binghamton for 11 years, Michael P. Lynch became
a State Trooper in 1986 as a member of Sidney-based Troop C; and
WHEREAS, After displaying exemplary leadership skills and an unwaver-
ing dedication to Troop C, Michael P. Lynch was promoted to Sergeant in
1991; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his extraordinary career, Sergeant Lynch became
known for his ability to stay calm in the face of chaos; he responded to
many situations, from the 2006 floods to the search for Ralph "Bucky"
Phillips; and
WHEREAS, As the Emergency Management Non-Commissioned Officer for
Troop C, Sergeant Lynch made his way to New Orleans to coordinate a New
York State Police detail following the destruction wrought by Hurricane
Katrina; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and highly respected by all those with whom
he worked, Sergeant Michael P. Lynch will be greatly missed by the
members of New York State Police Troop C, and his trademark values of
honesty, integrity and commitment will never be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Hillcrest, New York, Sergeant Lynch was a man
of great faith who was a devoted member of St. Francis of Assisi Church;
and
WHEREAS, A cherished husband and father, Sergeant Lynch's life
revolved around his family; nothing in the world meant more to him than
his wife and daughter; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Masie and Edward
Fitzgerald; step-grandfather, William Steveskey; his aunt, Kay Fitzger-
ald; and paternal grandparents, John and Josephine Lynch, Sergeant Lynch
is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Theresa Cole Lynch; the
light of his life, his daughter, McKenzie; his parents, Joseph and Rose
Marie Lynch; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Mary Lee Lynch,
and their children, Jacqueline and Joseph Lynch; Patrick and Noele
Lynch, and their children, Liam and Magdelen Lynch; mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Doris and Roger Cole; and brother-in-law and sister-in-
law, Edwin and Janet Cole; and several aunts, uncles and cousins 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, Sergeant Lynch 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 State Police
Sergeant Michael Patrick Lynch, recognizing the significance of his
service to all the citizens of this great Empire State, and expressing
its deepest condolences 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 State Police Sergeant Michael Patrick
Lynch.