Mourning the death of United States Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough, devoted public servant, military veteran, family man, and beloved member of the North Country community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Gray

The bill ceremonially honors U.S. Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough, recognizing his public service, sacrifice, and memorializing him with formal condolences.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill: Assembly Resolution No. 1393 (2025-2026)

Purpose and Intent

This bill is a ceremonial resolution acknowledging and mourning the death of United States Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough.

It expresses the Legislative Body’s gratitude, condolences, and respect for Agent McDonough’s service, sacrifice, and character.

The resolution notes his life as a public servant, military veteran, family man, and valued member of the North Country community.

Key Provisions and Changes

Declares a formal sense of mourning and appreciation for Agent McDonough, who passed away on May 1, 2026, during marine unit training on the St. Lawrence River near Alexandria Bay, NY.

Highlights his career:

Military service in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer.
Federal law enforcement career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) starting in 2007.
Assignments in Nogales (AZ), Houlton Sector (ME), and Wellesley Island Station (Buffalo Sector), serving the North Country communities.

Notes personal background and affiliations:

Active member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Husband to Samantha McDonough and father to Rory and Nora.

Describes the public memorials and community response:

Details a law enforcement procession and services held on May 11, 2026, in Clayton, NY, with participation from officers, agents, and community members.

Official actions:

The assembly pauses its deliberations to mourn his death and extend condolences to his family and colleagues.
A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to Agent McDonough’s family.

Who/What Is Affected

United States Border Patrol Agent Sean M. McDonough is the central figure honored.

His immediate family (wife Samantha; daughters Rory and Nora) and his fellow CBP agents, local law enforcement, and North Country community members are acknowledged in the resolution.

The resolution serves as formal recognition within the New York State Assembly and is transmitted to the family.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced and adopted in May 2026:

Introduction date: May 18, 2026.
Adoption date: May 18, 2026.

The resolution is largely symbolic and ceremonial, serving to publicly memorialize and honor Agent McDonough rather than enact policy changes or allocate resources.

Notes

Co-sponsor: Scott Gray.

The bill does not authorize funding or policy changes; its effect is commemorative, aligning with customary practice for legislative bodies to honor fallen public servants.