LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION expressing condolences to, and support for, the
family of Paula Bohovesky, who was brutally murdered 35 years ago, and
opposing the parole of her killers

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body wishes to express its continuing condo-
lences to, and support for, the family of Paula Bohovesky, who was
brutally murdered 35 years ago, and to oppose the parole of her killers;
and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Paula Bohovesky, a talented artist, was an aspiring
actress and a well-regarded member of the Junior class at Pearl River
High School; and
WHEREAS, This young woman, burgeoning with energy and a zest for life,
was tragically and senselessly murdered just two blocks from her home;
and
WHEREAS, The two young men who committed this heinous crime after a
day spent drinking in a local bar received the maximum penalty for
murder then allowed in New York State, 25 years to life in prison; and
WHEREAS, Paula's family and friends, as well as those living in Rock-
land County at the time, can still recall the horror of that day; and
WHEREAS, Paula's mother, Lois Bohovesky, must again relive that day as
she fights to keep her daughter's killers in jail by asking the Parole
Board not to authorize the men's release, a task that she will have to
often undertake because State Law allows inmates seeking parole to reap-
ply every two years; and
WHEREAS, By Resolutions No. 336 of 2005, 371 of 2007, 169 of 2009, 119
of 2011 and 181 of 2013, the Legislature of Rockland County expressed
its unanimous support for the family of Paula Bohovesky as the family
asked the New York State Parole Board not to release her killers; and
WHEREAS, The murderers of Paula Bohovesky are again eligible for
parole and are seeking release from prison; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
express its continuing condolences to, and support for the family of
Paula Bohovesky, who was brutally murdered 35 years ago, and to oppose
the parole of her killers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ms. Lois Bohovesky; The Honorable Andrew Cuomo, Governor of
the State of New York; and Anthony J. Annucci, Acting Commissioner of
the State of New York Division of Parole.