Senate Resolution No. 1286

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Kelly Hoke upon the occasion of her
retirement after 33 years of distinguished service
to the Rome School District

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality of life in the communities across this great State of New
York is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those
individuals whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of our
student athletes; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Kelly Hoke upon the occasion of her retirement after 33 years of
distinguished service to the Rome School District; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from Caledonia-Mumford High School in
Livingston County, Kelly Hoke earned her bachelor's degree, and then her
master's degree in athletic training from Western Michigan University in
1986; later that year, she began her career as the first Athletic
Director for Rome School District, the position from which she will
officially retire on May 24, 2019; and

WHEREAS, In this capacity, Kelly Hoke has taken care of thousands of
athletes, from bowlers to star quarterbacks; as the first responder, she
has provided preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis,
therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical
conditions for her student athletes; and

WHEREAS, Kelly Hoke will always be remembered for her role in making
the Rome School District a proud athletic community; she has been a
friend to everyone and has always stayed true to her beliefs, making the
kids her number one priority; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her son, Justin, who has shown
her love and support and rejoices in her many achievements; and

WHEREAS, During the course of her career, Kelly Hoke has served her
students with compassion and care; she has continuously displayed
initiative and an unrelenting commitment when pursuing the highest of
goals, and has served as a role model of leadership to be emulated by
all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kelly Hoke upon the occasion of her retirement after 33 years of
distinguished service to the Rome School District, and to wish her
continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kelly Hoke.