Senate Resolution No. 394

BY: Senator GRIFFO

MOURNING the death of Chief Jason M. Buley,
committed law enforcement officer, family man and
devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey its
grateful appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of
a courageous and hardworking police officer who dedicated his purposeful
life and career in faithful service to both his family and the residents
of New York State; and

WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness that this Legislative Body
records the passing of Chief Jason M. Buley of Holland Patent, New York,
who died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the age of 46;
and

WHEREAS, Born on November 9, 1974, in New Hartford, Jason M. Buley
was the son of Dorothy (Famolaro) Buley and the late John J. Buley; and

WHEREAS, Truly giving of his heart and soul to his profession in law
enforcement, Jason M. Buley knew from a very young age he wanted to
follow in his father's footsteps and become a patrolman; he steadfastly
strived toward that goal and took the difficult steps necessary to
become a member of the Whitesboro Police Department, the same Department
his father served, in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Jason M. Buley served the citizens of Whitesboro, New York,
professionally, faithfully and loyally for more than two decades,
working his way up from Patrolman to Sergeant, and most recently as
Chief of Department, the esteemed position he held so dear; and

WHEREAS, Highly regarded and sincerely respected amongst his peers
and by those he served and protected throughout his illustrious career,
Jason M. Buley was well-versed in the law, well-spoken in all manners
of communication, and was a tough but fair police officer to all he
encountered; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary man proudly and diligently carried out
the legacy of his father, not only garnering the attention and
admiration of those who had known and worked with him, but also making a
name for himself in the process; and

WHEREAS, With an untiring devotion to his family, Jason M. Buley
took his younger brother Daniel under his wing and showed him the value
of hard work, virtue and loyalty after the untimely death of their
father; and

WHEREAS, Jason M. Buley met the love of his life, the former Lisa
Rehm, in 1995, and four years later, in the summer of 1999, the couple
was united in marriage before starting a family of their own; and

WHEREAS, An uncompromisingly dedicated father, Jason M. Buley shared
knowledge, wisdom and more than a few laughs with his beloved children,
Samantha and Nick; and


WHEREAS, Furthermore, Lisa and Jason shared a bond which is as rare
as it is beautiful; through good times and laughs, and through
staggering adversity and tragedy, they remained husband and wife, best
friends, partners in life and outstanding parents; and

WHEREAS, In his free time, Jason M. Buley enjoyed being in his
garage working on the family fleet of vehicles; he had a passion and
self-taught enjoyment for working with cars and loved to spend summer
days driving his Pontiac GTO or his lifted Jeep Wrangler; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, on any given summer evening or weekend you
could find him grilling, doing yard work or wrenching on something with
wheels; during the winter, he enjoyed playing pickup hockey as a
goaltender; and

WHEREAS, An avid and lifelong Philadelphia Flyers fan, Jason M.
Buley recently got a chance to meet his childhood idol, Flyers goalie
Ron Hextall, at a game in Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by his beloved son, Nicholas J. Buley; his
father, John J. Buley; grandparents, Sam and Lucy Famolaro, and Ernie
and Jeannine Foppes; and Aunt Josephine Grogan, among so many others he
loved, Jason M. Buley is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; their
daughter, Samantha; his mother, Dorothy; one brother, Daniel (Jaime);
his mother-in-law, Julie; father-in-law, William; brother-in-law, B.J.;
sisters-in-law, Kerri and Jennifer (Chris); his cherished aunts and
uncles, Russ, Mike, Binnie, Sal and Marcia; cousins, Mike, Caitlin and
Tammie; and his niece and nephews, Eden, Mitchell, Brendan and David,
who adored their Uncle Jason and looked up to him so much; as well as
many other cherished family, friends and co-workers; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Chief Jason M. Buley 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 death of Chief Jason M. Buley, and to express its deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Chief Jason M. Buley.