LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the premature death of 18-year-old Jake
McDonough, artist and resident of Kensington, Brooklyn

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is deeply moved to inscribe upon its
records this remembrance for Jake McDonough, a young man of incredible
perseverance whose fortitude and optimism were greater than any personal
hardship he faced; and
WHEREAS, Only 18 years old, Jake McDonough, best known as "Drip", the
son of Professor Laraine McDonough of Brooklyn College, was a successful
graffiti artist who sold his work in SoHo; and
WHEREAS, On April 14, 2010, Jake McDonough was riding his bicycle in
Brooklyn when he was struck by a van that ran a red light and was
pronounced dead at the scene; a memorial service was held on Saturday,
April 24, at 5Pointz, a location that was meaningful to Jake McDonough;
and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Jake McDonough is survived by his
mother, Laraine and her husband, Denny; and
WHEREAS, A friend recalled Jake McDonough as being "one of the most,
if not the most, unique, talented and dedicated people I have ever
known..."; and
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the premature death of 18-year-old Jake McDonough, artist and
resident of Kensington, Brooklyn; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Jake McDonough.