New York J 1423: Mourning the death of Ronald Deagan, distinguished citizen, firefighter, and devoted member of his community

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J01423 Summary:

BILL NOJ01423 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORHARCKHAM

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COSPNSR

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MLTSPNSR

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BILL NOJ01423 

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01/14/2026REFERRED TO FINANCE

01/21/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

01/21/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1423

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

 MOURNING the death of Ronald Deagan, distinguished
 citizen, firefighter, 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, Ronald Deagan of Mahopac, New York, died on Thursday,
January 1, 2026, at the age of 51; and

 WHEREAS, Born to William J. and Joanna Deagan in Yonkers, New York,
on January 22, 1974, Ronald Deagan was a lifelong resident of Mahopac,
New York; and

 WHEREAS, Ronald Deagan distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and

 WHEREAS, After graduating Mahopac High School in 1992, Ronald Deagan
worked for several years as a maintenance technician at the Chappaqua
School District, and he was the proud owner of SMS Heating in Mahopac,
New York; and

 WHEREAS, Filled with a strong sense of duty, Ronald Deagan proudly
served the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department in various positions,
including as captain of Engine Co. 3 at the Crane Road station and as
lieutenant of Engine Co. 1 at the department headquarters; and

 WHEREAS, As a firefighter, Ronald Deagan served his community and
his fellow firefighters courageously; and

 WHEREAS, On August 14, 1999, Ronald Deagan married his beloved wife,
Michele Harrigan, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Mahopac, New
York; and

 WHEREAS, Ronald Deagan was a thoughtful man, and he loved fishing,
enjoying his coffee, listening to Bon Jovi, and watching the Chicago
Bears; and

 WHEREAS, Ronald Deagan's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

 WHEREAS, Ronald Deagan is survived by his wife, Michele; his
daughters, Gabrielle and Alexandra; his mother, Joanna; his brothers,
William and John; his sisters, Suzanne and Nancy; and several nieces and
nephews; and

 WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Ronald Deagan 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 Ronald Deagan, distinguished citizen, firefighter,
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 Ronald Deagan.

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