 
Senate Resolution No. 3269
 
BY: Senator GRIFFO
 
        CONGRATULATING  C. Brian Oaks upon the occasion of
        his retirement after 25 years of  dedicated  service
        as   Director  of  Health,  Physical  Education  and
        Athletics of South Lewis Central School
 
  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational  leaders,  whose  dedication  and  achievements  have   been
instrumental  in  developing  character  and  academic excellence in the
young people of New York State; and
 
  WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education  is  unparalleled;
its  history  and  stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its
educational professionals and the students they inspire; and
 
  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate C.  Brian Oaks upon the occasion of his retirement after 25
years of dedicated service as Director of Health, Physical Education and
Athletics of South Lewis Central School; and
 
  WHEREAS, The future success of our State  and  Nation  is  dependent
upon  individuals  such as C. Brian Oaks, who have dedicated their lives
as educators, nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; and
 
  WHEREAS, After completing his undergraduate studies at  The  College
at Brockport State University of New York, he furthered his education by
obtaining   his  master's  degree  in  administration  certification  at
Syracuse University; and
 
  WHEREAS, C. Brian Oaks began his long and  distinguished  career  in
education  as both a teacher and a coach; he came to South Lewis Central
School District after  serving  as  a  physical  education  teacher  and
athletic  director  at  Owen D. Young Central School in Van Hornesville,
New York, an athletic director  in  Dansville,  New  York,  and  on  the
faculty at Syracuse University; and
 
  WHEREAS,  As a leader within the school district, the region and New
York State, C. Brian Oaks will always remain a true South Lewis  Falcon,
and will be greatly missed; in his well-deserved retirement, he plans to
travel with his wife, Bonnie; and
 
  WHEREAS,  C.  Brian  Oaks  has  made  incomparable  contributions to
empowering and improving the well-being of the students of  South  Lewis
Central  School; he remains a source of inspiration and knowledge to all
he has befriended, educated and mentored; and
 
  WHEREAS, Educators like C. Brian Oaks provide a  tremendous  service
to  the  future  of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
 
  WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career which traversed more than
two decades,  C.  Brian  Oaks  brought  an  uncompromising  standard  of
excellence  to  his work and a warm sense of caring and concern to every
young person he educated; and
 
  WHEREAS,  It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals  who  have  worked  to  support  our  proud
tradition  of  public education by providing their skills and talents to
our schools; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  C.  Brian Oaks 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 C. Brian Oaks.
C. Brian Oaks - 25 Year Retirement

What's Happening

Why It Matters
