Assembly Resolution No. 355
BY: M. of A. Tague
MOURNING the death of Michael J. Overbaugh
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, Michael J. Overbaugh of Catskill, New York, died on
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Overbaugh distinguished himself in his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Catskill, New York, Michael J. Overbaugh
graduated from Catskill High School in 1980, and went on to enlist in
the U.S. Navy where he went on to serve as a machinery repairman-second
class, working on nuclear submarines; and
WHEREAS, On February 14, 1982, Michael J. Overbaugh married his high
school sweetheart, June Gallagher, and upon his discharge from the Navy
in 1984, they returned home together to Catskill; and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Overbaugh later worked for the New York State
Department of Corrections for nearly 26 years, retiring from the Greene
Correctional Facility with the rank of lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the Kiskatom Fire Department for over
40 years, Michael J. Overbaugh achieved the esteemed rank of chief, the
position he held at the time of his passing; in 2001, he was named one
of Greene County's Firefighters of the Year for saving the life of a
fellow firefighter; and
WHEREAS, In 2020, Michael J. Overbaugh was appointed as the
superintendent of the Greene County Jail; he was later appointed as the
undersheriff of the Greene County Sheriff's Office, a position he held
until his passing; he also remained an active member of the Town of
Hunter Police Department as a patrolman; and
WHEREAS, A guiding light to many, Michael J. Overbaugh always
offered important life lessons and bestowed wisdom upon those he had the
pleasure of knowing; whether it was with members of his beloved family,
or with fellow corrections officers, police officers, or firefighters,
he was a fiercely loyal and respected man by those he trusted and cared
for; and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Overbaugh's commitment to excellence, and his
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Overbaugh is survived by his wife, June
(Gallagher); daughter, Eileen (Michael); son, Adam (Nicole); two
grandchildren, Logan and Avery; five siblings, Harold "Larry" (Linda),
Carol (Frank), Susan (Stephen), Marion, and William "Billy" (Kerry); and
many nieces and nephews; he is predeceased by his parents, Harold and
Marion Overbaugh; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Michael J. Overbaugh 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 Michael J. Overbaugh, 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 Michael J. Overbaugh.
