LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Donald J. Brogan, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

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, Donald J. Brogan of Hamburg, New York, died on Friday, Febru-
ary 27, 2009, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Born in Buffalo, New York, Donald J. Brogan graduated from
Blasdell High School in 1945; after graduating, he served his country as
a member of the United States Army, where he was based in Korea through
1947; and
WHEREAS, Donald J. Brogan distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; he was a dedicated employee of Bethlehem Steel for 37
years until his retirement in 1985; and
WHEREAS, He had a passion for music that resonated throughout the
community; Donald J. Brogan was a member of the Society of Preservation
and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America; he also
served as Musical Director of the Hamburg Chapter of the Sweet Adelines;
Choir Director of Our Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church, in Blas-
dell, New York; and Director of the Nurses Choir of Mercy Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Donald J. Brogan's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; for many years, he coached the Hamburg
Little Loop Football Club; and
WHEREAS, Donald J. Brogan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan M.
Harmon Brogan; his five children, Melody (William) Hickok, Jill Chris-
tensen, Terrance (Marcia), Sean (Diane) and Colin (Lynn) Brogan; four
brothers, Robert, William (Barbara), Richard (Maryann) and Daniel
(Terry); and two sisters, Mary Brogan Watson and Carol Sargente; as well
as 12 grandchildren and many other loving family members; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Donald J. Brogan 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
mourn the death of Donald J. Brogan, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Donald J. Brogan.