Senate Resolution No. 408

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of United States Coast Guard
Chief Warrant Officer Michael Louis Kozloski,
distinguished 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, It is with deep regret that this Legislative Body records
the passing of Chief Warrant Officer Michael Louis Kozloski on Thursday,
January 31, 2019, in Homer, Alaska at the age of 35; and

WHEREAS, Born in Mount Kisco, New York, on March 27, 1983, Michael
Louis Kozloski went to Mahopac High School where he played on the
football team before graduating in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Louis Kozloski distinguished
himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial
contribution to the welfare of his community; and

WHEREAS, Michael Louis Kozloski, valiantly served in the United
States Coast Guard for over 17 years; in June of 2017, he was assigned
to the Cutter Hickory in Homer, where he was faithfully serving at the
time of his death;

WHEREAS, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Louis Kozloski's commitment
to excellence, and his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields
of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Louis Kozloski will be
remembered as a devoted husband, father, son, brother and shipmate whose
humble and kind demeanor was evident to anyone who spent time with him;
and

WHEREAS, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Louis Kozloski is survived by
his wife, Brienne; four children, Madeline, Bayleigh, Cassidy, and
Michael; his father and stepmother, Michael and Jean; mother, Patricia;
siblings, Alexis (Jason), Austin, Matthew, Daniel (Adrienne), and
William; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Kathleen;
as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Louis Kozloski 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 United States Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer
Michael Louis Kozloski, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of United States Coast Guard Chief Warrant
Officer Michael Louis Kozloski.