LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Officers Jason Kelley and Greg Mulli-
gan in recognition of their courageous actions on December 29, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals in public
service who take prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations,
nobly risking their own lives in an effort to preserve the life of
another and ensuring the safety of the community they so ably protect;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Officers Jason Kelley and Greg Mulligan in recognition of their coura-
geous actions on December 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, On December 28, 2011, an armed robbery took place on a first-
floor apartment on Alexander Street in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, One of the suspects involved in the robbery was identified as
a recent parolee, and a warrant was immediately put out for his arrest;
and
WHEREAS, The following day, Officers Jason Kelley and Greg Mulligan
received word that the suspect was traveling in a Range Rover as they
stopped the vehicle for a minor traffic infraction; and
WHEREAS, Officer Jason Kelley attempted to place the robbery suspect
under arrest and a struggle ensued; bringing both men to the sidewalk;
and
WHEREAS, During the struggle, the suspect reached his hand in his
pocket and produced a .22-caliber revolver; he then twisted to turn the
gun on Officer Jason Kelley; and
WHEREAS, Immediately, Officer Greg Mulligan reached for his gun and
fired three fatal shots onto the suspect, ultimately saving the life of
Officer Jason Kelley; and
WHEREAS, Officers Jason Kelley and Greg Mulligan have truly distin-
guished themselves as two of New York's finest; when acts of such magna-
nimous heroism are brought to our official attention, the same should be
memorialized for the edification and emulation of all; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Officers Jason Kelley and Greg Mulligan in recognition of their
courageous actions on December 29, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Officer Jason Kelley and Officer Greg Mulligan.