Senate Resolution No. 786

BY: Senator ASHBY

MOURNING the death of Patrick J. Hogan, retired
and heroic police investigator with the New York
State Police, 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 this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Patrick J. Hogan of North Greenbush, New York, died on
Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 61, after an illness stemming
from his assignment in and around the World Trade Center site following
the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001; and

WHEREAS, Patrick J. Hogan was born to the late Tove (Andersen) and
John Hogan in Troy, New York, where he was a student at Catholic Central
High School; after graduating, he attended Hudson Valley Community
College and Siena College where he earned his bachelor's degree; and

WHEREAS, For 22 years, Patrick J. Hogan was a trooper with the New
York State Police Department, retiring on May 30, 2018, with the
esteemed rank of Investigator; and

WHEREAS, During the aftermath of the tragic events of 9/11, Patrick
J. Hogan, without fear for his own safety, aided in the
search-and-recovery efforts at the World Trade Center, heroically paying
the ultimate sacrifice for his tireless efforts; and

WHEREAS, Patrick J. Hogan also proudly served his country as a
member of the United States Marine Corps serving over seven years
including the conflicts in Beirut, Lebanon and the Persian Gulf War; and

WHEREAS, Patrick J. Hogan married the former Nancy A. Weber and
together, they raised their three children in North Greenbush; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Patrick J. Hogan is survived by
his wife of nearly 30 years, Nancy; one son, Tyler; two daughters, Emily
and Kelly; three brothers, Michael, Peter (Lorraine), and Matthew; one
sister, Elizabeth Behan; several nieces and nephews, and numerous
friends, as well as a legion of fellow veterans and officers who will
long cherish his memory; and

WHEREAS, Patrick J. Hogan'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, Patrick J. Hogan'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
mourn the death of Patrick J. Hogan, 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 Patrick J. Hogan.