LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of City of Poughkeep-
sie Police Officer John M. Falcone on February 18, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey its grateful
appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of a coura-
geous police officer who dedicated his purposeful life and career in
faithful service to his family, community and the City of Poughkeepsie
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness that this Legislative Body
records the passing of City of Poughkeepsie Police Officer John M.
Falcone, who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 18, 2011, while
faithfully and courageously executing his responsibilities in the line
of duty, serving with dedication, loyalty and compassion, and who
devoted his purposeful life and career to serve and protect; and
WHEREAS, A 44 year-old resident of Marlboro, New York, John M. Falcone
was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 21, 1967, to John and Margar-
et (Samarelli) Falcone; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer John M. Falcone was a 20 year law enforcement
veteran and rendered 18 years of outstanding and dedicated service as a
police officer for the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, and was
recently promoted to Detective; and
WHEREAS, On February 18, 2011, Police Officer John M. Falcone was
tragically shot and killed after he had heroically rescued a three-year
old female child from a violent domestic dispute in the City of Pough-
keepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying what it truly means to give of himself in
providing vital police services in keeping with the noble mission of the
City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, John M. Falcone lived his life
with great dignity and genuine grace, always demonstrating a deep and
continuing concern for the welfare of others; and
WHEREAS, John M. Falcone is survived by his loving parents, John and
Margaret Falcone; he is also survived by his sister, Victoria Fiorisi,
and by his two adoring nephews, Giovanni M. and Michael V. Fiorisi; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body will remember Police Officer John M.
Falcone for his courage and dedication to duty and for his heroism in
saving the life of an innocent child, and mourns for a life tragically
cut short by a senseless act of violence; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Police Officer John M.
Falcone 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; he will be deeply missed and truly merits the grateful trib-
ute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of City of Poughkeepsie Police Officer John M.
Falcone, noting the significance of his contributions on behalf of the
citizens of this noble Empire State and expressing its deepest condo-
lences to his family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of John M. Falcone.