Senate Resolution No. 2070

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Police Sergeant Kenneth
Faughnan, 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, Kenneth Faughnan of Peekskill, New York, died on Sunday,
June 18, 2023, at the age of 58; and

WHEREAS, Born in Peekskill, NY on December 10, 1964 to the late
Lawrence Faughnan and Joan Feery Faughnan, Kenneth Faughnan graduated
from Franciscan High School in Mohegan Lake, New York before furthering
his education at SUNY Oneonta; and

WHEREAS, Embarking on an illustrious career in law enforcement,
Kenneth Faughnan started as a Park Ranger in his hometown; eventually,
he earned his certification as a police officer and served the community
of Peekskill for 20 years before retiring as a Sergeant in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Kenneth Faughnan was also a
former member of the Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corp; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Faughnan distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Faughnan's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Faughnan is survived by his children, Kenneth
Scott, Shannon Faughnan, and Keeley Faughnan; his sister, Maureen
Nelson; his brothers, Lawrence Faughnan and Christopher Faughnan; his
former wives and close friends Kimberly Purdy and Kimberley Ferguson;
and many other nephews, nieces, and cousins; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Kenneth Faughnan 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 Police Sergeant Kenneth Faughnan, 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 Police Sergeant Kenneth Faughnan.