LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Thomas Nickou upon the occasion of
being inducted into the Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen
field of endeavor, in their community, or through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mr.
Thomas Nickou upon the occasion of being inducted into the Liberty
Central School District Wall of Fame, to be celebrated on June 23, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, The Wall of Fame is located in the lobby of the David E.
Panebaker Auditorium at Liberty High School; it was created by the Board
of Education as a way to honor Liberty alumni, past employees and commu-
nity members who have made a lasting impact, and outstanding contrib-
ution to society, and to the Liberty community; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Nickou was a biology teacher from 1953-1984; he helped
to create curricula for several first-of-their-kind classes at Liberty
Central School District, including biology, earth science, and drug and
alcohol education; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Nickou was also instrumental in the creation of the
New York State Biology Regents; he is an accomplished artist, and his
classroom chalk illustrations are still esteemed today; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mr. Thomas Nickou upon the occasion of being inducted into the
Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. Thomas Nickou.