Honor C. Brian Oaks Retirement

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.