Assembly Resolution No. 363
BY: M. of A. Buttenschon
CELEBRATING the purposeful life and career of
Officer Kevin F. Crossley, and commemorating the one
year Anniversary of his death
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey its
grateful appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of
courageous individuals who dedicated their purposeful lives and careers
to serve and protect; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to celebrate the purposeful
life and career of Officer Kevin F. Crossley, and to commemorate the one
year Anniversary of his death; and
WHEREAS, Officer Kevin F. Crossley truly 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, Born on March 11, 1984, in Utica, New York, Kevin F.
Crossley graduated from Whitesboro Central High School in 2002; he went
on to earn a degree in Criminal Justice from Mohawk Valley Community
College in 2004, and completed the Police Academy at Cazenovia College
in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Kevin F. Crossley fulfilled his lifelong dream of service
to his community when he became a police officer; he began his
illustrious career in law enforcement with the Town of Whitestown Police
Department, before joining the Village of Whitesboro Police Department
in 2011; and
WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Officer Kevin F. Crossley was a member of the Sons of the
American Legion and Penn Mountain Snow Riders; and
WHEREAS, Officer Kevin F. Crossley made the ultimate sacrifice on
April 11, 2018, while faithfully executing his responsibilities, serving
with dedication, loyalty and compassion; and
WHEREAS, The beloved son of George and Linda, and the proud brother
of Michael, Officer Kevin F. Crossley exemplified what it truly means to
give of himself in providing vital police services in keeping with the
noble mission of the Whitesboro Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Officer Kevin F. Crossley's life was a portrait of service,
a legacy which will long endure the passing of time, and will remain as
a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; and
WHEREAS, Officer Kevin F. Crossley's name is synonymous with
character, dignity, intellect, depth and humor, qualities evident to his
family and to all those who were fortunate enough to have known him; 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
celebrate the purposeful life and career of Officer Kevin F. Crossley,
to commemorate the one year Anniversary of his death, 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 Officer Kevin F. Crossley.