Senate Resolution No. 665

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Lieutenant James Corrigan,
dedicated firefighter, 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, Lieutenant James Corrigan died on the day he was to receive
the results of his captain's test in January of 2023, at the age of 51;
and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant James Corrigan served the New York Fire
Department (FDNY) for 19 years, spending 16 of those years at Engine 38
in the Bronx and the last three years at Engine 291 in Queens; and

WHEREAS, Citizens across our State and Nation are inspired by and
indebted to our valiant firefighters who exhibit courage and bravery
every day in the course of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Firefighters exemplify the power of human compassion and
the strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic
magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute
and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant James Corrigan heroically performed, above and
beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of
fire protection for 19 years; and

WHEREAS, A role model for all, Lieutenant James Corrigan genuinely
loved being a firefighter, and was always willing to lend a helping hand
or give advice to the younger firefighters; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant James Corrigan is survived by his loving family,
and a legion of fellow firefighters and friends who will long cherish
his memory; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his meritorious life, Lieutenant James Corrigan
touched many through his kindness and commitment to service, and, as we
recall the loss of this great man, we memorialize his remarkable life
and the enormous impact he had on everyone with whom he came in contact;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey its
grateful appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of a
courageous firefighter who dedicated his purposeful life and career in
faithful service to his family and community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
pay tribute to the life and valiant service of Lieutenant James
Corrigan; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Lieutenant James Corrigan.