Bill Text: NY K00547 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
New York Assembly Resolution 547
NY State Legislature page for K00547
Bill Title: Commending Kevin Shanley upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service as Superintendent of the Akron Central School
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-12 - adopted [K00547 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00547-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
RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kevin Shanley.