LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Edward F. Curran, 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, Edward F. Curran of Mineola, New York, died on Monday, May
28, 2012, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Born in Elmont, New York, on November 29, 1920, Edward F.
Curran attended Sewanhaka High School and worked for Belmont Park before
serving in World War II; and
WHEREAS, Edward F. Curran joined the Army and fought in the South
Pacific as a staff sergeant in the 31st Infantry Division; and
WHEREAS, After the war, Edward F. Curran returned to Long Island and
joined the Nassau County police; and
WHEREAS, Edward F. Curran distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, During his career as a Nassau County police detective, Edward
F. Curran helped crack a sensational 1956 baby-kidnapping case; and
WHEREAS, Edward F. Curran was elevated to chief of detectives in 1962,
a promotion due in large measure to his collaboration with FBI investi-
gators on the July 4 abduction in Westbury; and
WHEREAS, By his retirement in 1979, Edward F. Curran had reached the
rank of first deputy commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Edward F. Curran's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Edward F. Curran was also a longtime volunteer with the
Elmont Fire Department and New York State's Retired Police Association,
which named him president; and
WHEREAS, Edward F. Curran is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years,
Ruth; a daughter, Barbara Curran Reihing; sons, Edward and Brian; eight
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, as well as his brother,
Raymond; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Edward F. Curran 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 Edward F. Curran, 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 Edward F. Curran.