Mourning the death of Joseph Burton Jr., distinguished United States Army veteran, long-serving Chief of Police, and devoted community leader

This Senate resolution honors the life of Joseph Burton Jr., a former Ossining police chief and Army veteran who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his 48-year career in law enforcement, his military service, and his extensive community involvement in youth mentorship and local organizations. It requests that the legislative body pause its work to mourn his death and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family. This measure is a commemorative tribute rather than a law that changes policy or affects public programs.