Senate Resolution No. 1820

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Jacklin G. Starks upon the occasion of
her retirement after 16 years of distinguished
service as Superintendent of Madison-Oneida BOCES

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and
character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this
great State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jacklin G. Starks upon the occasion of her retirement after 16 years of
distinguished service as Superintendent of Madison-Oneida BOCES; she
will officially retire from this esteemed position on December 1, 2019;
and

WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and
the success of Madison-Oneida BOCES is due in large part to the efforts
of Jacklin G. Starks; and

WHEREAS, Jacklin G. Starks began her illustrious 40-year career in
education as a Speech and Language Pathologist before serving as an
elementary school Principal in Canastota, New York; and

WHEREAS, A 1974 graduate of Canastota High School, Jacklin G. Starks
has remained actively involved in many local, regional and statewide
efforts to prepare the next generation of educators, as well as to align
K-12 curriculum with higher education expectations and workforce needs,
and move education forward for all learners; and

WHEREAS, Jacklin G. Starks joined the Madison-Oneida BOCES
leadership team in 1992, having served as a Special Education
Coordinator, Early Childhood Director, Special Programs Director and
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction before assuming the District
Superintendent role; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Jacklin G. Starks,
Madison-Oneida BOCES provides programs and services to several component
school districts from the region including Camden, Canastota, Hamilton,
Madison, Morrisville-Eaton, Oneida, Rome, Stockbridge Valley,
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, and the New York State School for the Deaf; and

WHEREAS, The Madison-Oneida communities are indeed fortunate and
blessed to have had such a dedicated and respected educational leader;
her wisdom and contributions reached into every classroom, truly making
a difference in the lives of those lucky enough to have worked with her;
and

WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State,
Jacklin G. Starks has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication,
an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality
of the educational programs and opportunities offered at Madison-Oneida

BOCES for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the
entire community; and

WHEREAS, In completing her service as Superintendent, Jacklin G.
Starks leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind
a legacy to the students of Madison-Oneida BOCES and to the residents of
the communities it serves; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jacklin G. Starks upon the occasion of her retirement, 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 Jacklin G. Starks.