2011-J1058

Mourning the tragic and untimely death of New York State Trooper Kevin P. Dobson

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2011-J1058


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the tragic and untimely death of New
York State Trooper Kevin P. Dobson on Saturday, March 26, 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 New York State Police;
and
WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness that this Legislative Body
records the passing of New York State Trooper Kevin P. Dobson, who made
the ultimate sacrifice on Saturday, March 26, 2011, while faithfully
executing his responsibilities, serving with dedication, loyalty and
compassion, and who devoted his purposeful life and career to serve and
protect; and
WHEREAS, A 14-year veteran of the New York State Police, 43 year-old
Kevin P. Dobson of Buffalo, New York, was assigned to the Clarence
trooper barracks; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Kevin P. Dobson lived his life with great dignity and
genuine grace, always demonstrating a deep and continuing concern for
the welfare of others in the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Kevin P. Dobson is survived by his father, Richard
Dobson who is retired from the Erie County Sheriff's Department, and his
girlfriend, three children and her child; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Trooper Kevin P. Dobson
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 tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of New York State Trooper Kevin P. Dobson,
noting the significance of his contributions on behalf of the citizens
of this noble Empire State, and expressing its deepest condolences to
his family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Trooper Kevin P. Dobson.

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