Honor Superintendent Jacklin Starks

Senate Resolution No. 1820 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Jacklin G. Starks upon the occasion of her retirement after 16 years of distinguished service as Superintendent of Madison-Oneida BOCES WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jacklin G. Starks upon the occasion of her retirement after 16 years of distinguished service as Superintendent of Madison-Oneida BOCES; she will officially retire from this esteemed position on December 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the success of Madison-Oneida BOCES is due in large part to the efforts of Jacklin G. Starks; and WHEREAS, Jacklin G. Starks began her illustrious 40-year career in education as a Speech and Language Pathologist before serving as an elementary school Principal in Canastota, New York; and WHEREAS, A 1974 graduate of Canastota High School, Jacklin G. Starks has remained actively involved in many local, regional and statewide efforts to prepare the next generation of educators, as well as to align K-12 curriculum with higher education expectations and workforce needs, and move education forward for all learners; and WHEREAS, Jacklin G. Starks joined the Madison-Oneida BOCES leadership team in 1992, having served as a Special Education Coordinator, Early Childhood Director, Special Programs Director and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction before assuming the District Superintendent role; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Jacklin G. Starks, Madison-Oneida BOCES provides programs and services to several component school districts from the region including Camden, Canastota, Hamilton, Madison, Morrisville-Eaton, Oneida, Rome, Stockbridge Valley, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, and the New York State School for the Deaf; and WHEREAS, The Madison-Oneida communities are indeed fortunate and blessed to have had such a dedicated and respected educational leader; her wisdom and contributions reached into every classroom, truly making a difference in the lives of those lucky enough to have worked with her; and WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State, Jacklin G. Starks has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at Madison-Oneida BOCES for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and WHEREAS, In completing her service as Superintendent, Jacklin G. Starks leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a legacy to the students of Madison-Oneida BOCES and to the residents of the communities it serves; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jacklin G. Starks upon the occasion of her retirement, and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jacklin G. Starks.