[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF JOHN NOLAN

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 9, 2022

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember the life of John 
Nolan, a dedicated police investigator and beloved father and husband, 
who passed away on December 24, 2021.
  John Nolan was a cherished member of the Central New York community, 
who attended Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School as well as Bishop 
Ludden High School. John was a classmate of mine at Bishop Ludden and 
we remained friends. From an early age, John aspired to be a Syracuse 
Police Officer and fulfilled his childhood dream after graduating from 
the Police Academy in 1986.
  With the Syracuse Police Department, John Nolan served with the 
Syracuse Police SWAT/Hostage-Crisis Negotiation Team, the Criminal 
Investigations Division, Investigations Bureau, and Cold Case 
Investigation Unit. He also devoted much of his time to mentoring the 
next generation of police officers, holding positions at the Syracuse 
Police Academy and serving as a guest lecturer at local universities 
and colleges. Following his retirement from the Syracuse Police 
Department, John continued his passion for investigative work by 
joining the Onondaga County District Attorney's office as a case 
investigator.
  As a former organized prosecutor, I had the pleasure of working 
alongside John Nolan. John was a consummate professional and had a 
dogged determination for justice. For his work, John received a number 
of awards including the 1991 Syracuse Post 41 American Legion Police 
Officer of the Year, the 2001 Post-Standard Award, the 2002 and 2003 
CNYCOP Law Enforcement Commendations, the 2004 PBA President's Award, 
the 2007 and 2016 Meritorious Service Awards, and the 2018 District 
Attorney's Distinguished Service Award.
  Outside of his career in law enforcement, John was an engaged member 
of his community and a devoted husband to Patricia and father to 
Delaney. John championed an active lifestyle as an avid golfer, runner, 
and annual competitor at the Syracuse Mountain Goat Run, missing only 
one in over 35 years to attend his daughter's first communion.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in 
honoring the life of John Nolan. A beloved member of Syracuse's law 
enforcement community, John will truly be missed. I ask my colleagues 
to keep him and his family in mind as we remember the contributions of 
this public servant.

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