LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Gregory C. Geer upon the occasion of
his retirement as Superintendent of the Byron-Bergen Central School
District, after more than 30 years of dedicated service in education in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
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 instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Gregory C. Geer upon the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of
the Byron-Bergen Central School District, after more than 30 years of
dedicated service in education in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, A former Social Studies teacher, Dr. Gregory C. Geer has been
the Superintendent of the Byron-Bergen Central School District since
2001; he previously served as Principal of Eastridge Junior High School,
a High School House Principal in Cortland, New York, and an Assistant
Principal at Churchville-Chili Central School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gregory C. Geer also served as a member of the Genesee
Valley BOCES Legislative, Management and Vocational Technology Education
Committees, as well as the Chair of the Athletics Committee and a member
of the Curriculum Committee for the New York State Council of School
Superintendents; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his profession, Dr. Gregory C. Geer was the
recipient of the 2007 SUNY Potsdam St. Lawrence Academy Medal, given
each year to an alumnus who has significantly contributed to the field
of professional education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gregory C. Geer is also a former member of the Section
III Wrestling Committee and was an inaugural inductee in 2002, into the
Webster High School Wrestling Hall of Fame; he also served as a youth
coach in soccer and lacrosse and was a member of the United States
Intercollegiate Lacrosse Officials Association and the Western and
Central New York Lacrosse Officials Association; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Central New York, Dr. Gregory C. Geer
believes in giving back to the community he loves so much; he was an
Outreach volunteer for the New York State Division for Youth, a member
of the Board of Directors for the Gillam Grant Community Center and
Chairman of the Town of Mexico Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. Gregory C. Geer 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, Dr. Gregory C. Geer has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth in the Byron-Bergen Central School District, as well as on the
community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
his impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work 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
honor Dr. Gregory C. Geer upon the occasion of his retirement as Super-

intendent of the Byron-Bergen Central School District, after more than
30 years of dedicated service in education in the State of New York and
to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Gregory C. Geer.