Honor Deegan's Lacrosse Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 5778 BY: Senator DEFRANCISCO COMMENDING Robert Deegan upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 30 years as Assistant Coach of the West Genesee Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor the distinguished careers of those esteemed individuals within our midst whose lives have been committed to the pursuit of excellence and who bring great pride to the citizens of our Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Robert Deegan upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 30 years as Assistant Coach of the West Genesee Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team; his outstanding career will be commemorated at a celebration hosted by the Class of 1981 West Genesee Alumni and the John Pepper Memorial Athletic Fund Committee at the Onondaga Community College SRC Arena on July 28, 2018; and WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" Deegan studied at the State University of New York at Cortland, where he earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Health Education and Biology in 1976; he subsequently earned a Master's of Science degree in Health Science from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 1997; and WHEREAS, After joining the West Genesee School District in 1978, Bob Deegan has taught several subjects over the years including Earth Science, Health Science, and Middle School Science; and WHEREAS, In 1983, Bob Deegan joined Head Coach Mike Messere's dynasty when he was named Assistant Coach of the West Genesee High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team; Bob Deegan has also coached the West Genesee Football Team; and WHEREAS, Under Bob Deegan's leadership, the West Genesee Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team has captured several New York State Class A Championship titles and achieved many Section III Championships and undefeated seasons; and WHEREAS, In his last season coaching high school lacrosse, Bob Deegan, once again, helped coached his team to the New York Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) State Championship tournament; and WHEREAS, For his accomplishments in the sport, Bob Deegan was inducted into the Camillus/West Genesee Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009; and WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Central New York community has been ably served and uniquely enriched through the selfless dedication and benevolent concern of Coach Bob Deegan; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Susan, their two children, Brian and Maggie, and their four grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and WHEREAS, Upon his retirement, Bob Deegan will have more time to spend doing the things he enjoys such as taking cross country trips on his motorcycle; and WHEREAS, Bob Deegan, in every capacity in which he has served, has left a permanent mark on the Central New York community; he will forever be remembered as a determined, innovative and genuinely concerned expert and mentor in his field; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Robert Deegan upon the occasion of his retirement, and to wish him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Robert Deegan.