LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Dr. Geoffrey H. Davis,
distinguished educator and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, The State of New York is deeply saddened by the loss of its
esteemed residents; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Geoffrey H. Davis passed away on April 1, 2010, after a
brave battle against metastatic melanoma, at the age of 53; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Davis was born on October 20, 1956, the son of the late
William and Natalie Davis; and
WHEREAS, He was a member of the first graduating class of Spackenhill
High School; he went on to earn a Bachelor's degree and a Master's
degree from Colgate University, as well as a Ph.D. from the University
at Albany; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Davis dedicated his life to education and began his
distinguished career as a science teacher at Waterville Central School;
and
WHEREAS, He joined the Little Falls City School District in 1982,
serving as Assistant Principal, Elementary School Principal, High School
Principal, and District Superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Since 1996, Dr. Davis served as the District Superintendent
of Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES; and
WHEREAS, His commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity,
carried over in all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, He contributed his time to the Excellus Blue Cross Blue
Shield Utica Regional and Corporate Advisory Boards, Fulton County
Regional Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America, Cornell Cooperative
Extension, Greater Little Falls Community Chest, Little Falls Civic
Club, Little Falls Canal Days Celebration Committee, and Little Falls
Community Outreach; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Geoffrey H. Davis is survived by his loving wife of 30
years, Cindy Kosciuk Davis; three children, Justin, Jeremy, and Alyssa
Davis; his sister, Laurie Weintraub; several nieces and nephews; and his
numerous friends and colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES will recognize Dr. Geoffrey
H. Davis' life and accomplishments at a celebration to be held at the
campus cafeteria on Wednesday, April 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, He was a wonderful role model to many others across New York
State, and his legacy will continue through those who will strive to
follow his excellent example of talent, energy, enthusiasm, and leader-
ship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Dr. Geoffrey H. Davis; and to offer its sincerest
condolences to his family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Dr. Geoffrey H. Davis.