LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Police Officer
Alain Schaberger of the New York Police Department 84th Precinct on
March 13, 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 and to the residents of the 84th
Precinct; and
WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness that this Legislative Body
records the passing of Police Officer Alain Schaberger, who made the
ultimate sacrifice on March 13, 2011, while faithfully executing his
responsibilities, serving with dedication, loyalty and compassion, and
who devoted his life and career to serve and protect; and
WHEREAS, Alain Schaberger proudly served his country as a member of
the United States Navy from 1991 to 1995; and
WHEREAS, On July 2, 2001, Police Officer Alain Schaberger was
appointed to a Midtown Manhattan precinct; five years later, he was
assigned to the 84th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York, working the
midnight shift with enthusiasm and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Alain Schaberger was a decorated police officer, having
earned an Excellent Police Duty medal; residents of the 84th Precinct
truly benefited from his loyalty and commitment to the safety of the
community; and
WHEREAS, On the morning of March 13, 2011, Police Officer Alain Scha-
berger was among the officers who responded to a domestic violence
dispute in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn; it was on this morning, he gave the
ultimate sacrifice while serving the community; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Alain Schaberger's exemplary life was cut
short by the violence he sought to combat; and
WHEREAS, The loving son of Paul and May Schaberger, Police Officer
Alain Schaberger exemplified what it means to give of himself in provid-
ing vital police services in keeping with the noble mission of the 84th
Precinct; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Alain Schaberger 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, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Police Officer Alain Schaberger, 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 copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul and May Schaberger; and Captain Mark DiPaolo, 84th
Precinct Commanding Officer.