Bill Text: NY J01947 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Kevin Shanley upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service as Superintendent of the Akron Central School
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-14 - ADOPTED [J01947 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01947-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 547 BY: M. of A. Norris COMMENDING Kevin Shanley upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service as Superintendent of the Akron Central School 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Kevin Shanley upon the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of the Akron Central School; he will officially retire at the end of the 2019 school year; and WHEREAS, Kevin Shanley received both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Science Education from SUNY Brockport; he also holds a permanent New York State certification in Administration/Supervisor, School District Administrator and Physical Education; and WHEREAS, Kevin Shanley began his illustrious career in education as a Physical Education teacher in 1986; in 1998, he served as Principal of Gasport Elementary School in Roy-Hart, and served there until 2001, when he accepted the position of Principal at the Junior/Senior High School; from 2005-2009, he served as Principal at Roy-Hart High School; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to education, Kevin Shanley became the Superintendent of the Cuba-Rushford School District, where he would remain until 2012, when he moved north to become Superintendent of Akron Central School, and to be closer to his parents and reside in Clarence Center with his wife, Nikki; and WHEREAS, This distinguished educator has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at Akron Central School for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the success of Akron Central School is due in large to the efforts of Kevin Shanley; and WHEREAS, An avid Buffalo Sabres and Bills fan, Kevin Shanley also loves to travel, eat almonds, and most of all, go on outings with his two young granddaughters, Julie and Lily; and WHEREAS, In completing his service as Superintendent, Kevin Shanley leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; he leaves behind a legacy to the residents of the Akron Central School community and to future generations of its students; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Kevin Shanley upon the occasion of his retirement, and for his many significant contributions to education in New York State; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kevin Shanley.