Bill Text: NY J00697 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 697

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Ronald J. Wheelock upon the occasion of his retirement after 24 years of distinguished service to the Sauquoit Valley Central School District

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-10 - ADOPTED [J00697 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00697-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 697

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING  Ronald  J. Wheelock upon the occasion of
        his  retirement  after  24  years  of  distinguished
        service   to  the  Sauquoit  Valley  Central  School
        District

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  acknowledge
those  individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ronald J. Wheelock upon the occasion of his retirement after 24 years of
distinguished  service  to  the Sauquoit Valley Central School District;
and

  WHEREAS,  For  the  past  24  years,  Ronald  J.  Wheelock  rendered
faithful,  conscientious,  and  valuable  service to the Sauquoit Valley
Central School District; and

  WHEREAS, Ronald J. Wheelock is a graduate of Mount  Markham  Central
School  District; he continued his extensive education at SUNY Cortland,
where he received a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of  Science  in
Education  degree  with  certifications in Physical Education and Health
Education, and his School District Administration Certificate; and

  WHEREAS, Ronald J. Wheelock began his career  with  Sauquoit  Valley
Central  Schools  in 1999, when he was hired as a Physical Education and
Health teacher, and Athletic Director; and

  WHEREAS, In 2004, Ronald J.  Wheelock  assumed  a  new  position  as
Elementary Assistant Principal and Athletic Director; and

  WHEREAS, Soon after, in 2004, he became the Middle School Principal,
serving the students proudly for five years; and

  WHEREAS,  Defining  his  illustrious  career  in the Sauquoit Valley
School District, Ronald  J.  Wheelock  rose  to  the  esteemed  role  of
Superintendent  of  Schools,  the  esteemed  position from which he will
retire; and

  WHEREAS, Ronald  J.  Wheelock,  with  great  depth  of  service  and
experience,  has  served  on  various  committees and assumed leadership
roles, including time as the Regional Representative  to  the  House  of
Delegates;   Legislative   Committee   Representative;  Superintendents'
Representative to Middle School Principals' Group; Mentor for new School
Superintendents; Center State Conference Superintendent  Representative;
Center State Conference League Treasurer; Center State Conference Awards
Coordinator;  Section  3 Classification Committee Chairperson; Section 3
Athletic Council; and Section 3 Superintendent State Representative; and

  WHEREAS, In his capacity as  Superintendent,  a  role  of  which  he
dutifully  fulfilled  for  14  years,  Ronald  J.  Wheelock  served with
loyalty, honor, and distinction; and


  WHEREAS,  In his official acts, Ronald J. Wheelock was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of  human  problems;
and

  WHEREAS,  With him throughout have been his beloved wife, Kathy, and
two sons, Matthew, and Caleb, all of whom feel privileged to be  a  part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and

  WHEREAS,  During  his tenure with the Sauquoit Valley Central School
District,  Ronald  J.  Wheelock  earned  the  admiration,  esteem,   and
affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ronald J. Wheelock upon the occasion of his  retirement  after  24
years  of  distinguished  service  to the Sauquoit Valley Central School
District; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Ronald J. Wheelock.