Senate Resolution No. 667

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Gregory N. Jones, family
man, police officer 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 endeavors
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Gregory N. Jones, died on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at
the age of 48; and

WHEREAS, Gregory N. Jones was born on June 30, 1974, to Joanne and
Gary Jones in Middletown, New York, where he grew up; after earning his
bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from St. Thomas Aquinas College,
he began his law enforcement career at the Orange County Sheriff's
Office working in the Mount Hope and Washingtonville Police Departments,
then transferred to the City of Peekskill Police Department, where he
proudly served for 22 years; and

WHEREAS, Affectionately known to his Peekskill colleagues as
"Jonzee", Gregory N. Jones took great pride in his duty and role as a
police officer, and truly wanted to make his community a better place to
live, work and play; and

WHEREAS, Officer Gregory N. Jones liked working with young people
and served as a School Resource Officer to the Peekskill City School
district, D.A.R.E. Instructor, Police Youth Academy Instructor,
Community Resource Officer, and a devout and skilled member of the
Community Policing Unit; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his work, Gregory N. Jones was always
willing to lend a helping hand to various other organizations and
community events, and was actively involved with the Peekskill Fire
Department, where he was known as an "honorary" PFD-Local 2343 member;
and

WHEREAS, Gregory N. Jones will always be remembered for his funny
remarks, positive energy, charisma, and for his participation in No
Shave November, and could often be found carrying around his gallon
water jugs and being surrounded by a copious amount of water cups; and

WHEREAS, Above all, Gregory N. Jones enjoyed spending time with his
cherished family, whether it was coaching his son's sports teams,
playing catch with his daughter, riding on his ATV with his son,
snuggling in the morning with his daughter, a nap with his youngest, or
just being with them; he was very proud of his children and took every
chance he could to show his love through one of his warm hugs; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by his grandmother and grandfather, Herman and
Christine Langbein, Gregory N. Jones is survived by his wife, the former
Mary Greenan; six children, Matthew, Christopher, Rachel, Catherine,
Gregory, and Colette; his mother, Joanne Jones; many aunts, uncles, and

cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews; and numerous friends, as well as a
legion of firefighters and fellow police officers who will long cherish
the memory of the man who proudly wore Shield No. 15; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Gregory N. Jones 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 Gregory N. Jones, family man, police officer 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 Gregory N. Jones.