LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Captain Michael D. Mullan posthumously
upon the occasion of having Mullan Hall named in his honor by the Joint
Task Force Civil Support

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those exemplary individuals within the Empire State who made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspired others
through their model citizenship and noble deeds; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Captain
Michael D. Mullan posthumously upon the occasion of having Mullan Hall
named in his honor by the Joint Task Force Civil Support, at a building
dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Fort Eustis, Virgi-
nia; and
WHEREAS, Captain Michael D. Mullan was a Captain in the United States
Army Reserve and a New York City Firefighter who died in the line of
duty on September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Queens, Michael D. Mullan was a gradu-
ate of Holy Cross High School and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Captain Micha-
el D. Mullan was called upon to contribute his time and talents to
countless civic and charitable endeavors and always gave of himself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Michael D. Mullan served in the United States Army and in the
Reserves from 1985-2001, as 1st Lieutenant and was later promoted to
Captain; and
WHEREAS, His decorations include an Army Service Ribbon, Army Good
Conduct Medal, Second Oak Leaf Cluster, Airborne Parachute Badge, Army
Reserve Component Achievement Medal and a Meritorious Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Michael D. Mullan's FDNY service began in January of 1994 as
a member of Engine 3, Ladder 12; at the time of his death he was
attempting to save two other firefighters who were trapped on an upper
floor at the World Trade Center; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Captain Michael D. Mullan stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Captain Michael D. Mullan displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, Captain Michael D. Mullan's life was a portrait of service, a
legacy which will long endure the passage of time, and will remain as a
comforting memory to all he served and befriended; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to reflect upon
those outstanding individuals who have made everlasting contributions on
behalf of their fellow man and have truly left their mark on this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Captain Michael D. Mullan posthumously upon the occasion of
having Mullan Hall named in his honor by the Joint Task Force Civil
Support; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Captain Michael D. Mullan.