LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Joseph D. Lynch, 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, Joseph D. Lynch of Binghamton, New York, died on Thursday,
April 12, 2012, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Lynch distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, A United States Army Veteran, Joseph D. Lynch joined the
Binghamton Police Department in 1959; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding policeman who always said what was on his
mind, Joseph D. Lynch worked his way up to Captain of Detectives and
then Police Chief; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Lynch retired as Chief of Police in 2003, after a
decade at the helm of the Binghamton Police Bureau and 44 years as a
city policeman; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Lynch's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; to many, he was a great police officer, but an
even greater friend and family man; he truly cared deeply about people
and his community; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Lynch is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Lynch;
his sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Mary Lee Lynch; Patrick and
Noele Lynch; daughter-in-law, Teresa A. Lynch; grandchildren, Jacqueline
and Joseph Lynch, McKenzie Lynch, Liam and Magdalene Lynch; brothers,
Thomas and Nancy Lynch, John and Carolyn Lynch, Cornelius and Carole
Lynch, and Dennis Lynch; a sister, Vickie Clarke; sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Jean and Joseph Pierson; and several nieces and nephews;
he was predeceased by his parents, John and Josephine Lynch; and his
son, Sergeant Michael P. Lynch, a New York State Trooper, in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Joseph D. 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
mourn the death of Joseph D. Lynch, 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 Joseph D. Lynch.