Assembly Resolution No. 971

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

HONORING Brian Bellair upon the occasion of his
retirement after 26 years of distinguished service
to the Whitesboro Central School District

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those
individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, For the past 26 years, Brian Bellair rendered faithful,
conscientious, and valuable service to the Whitesboro Central School
District; and

WHEREAS, In his capacity as superintendent of schools, Brian Bellair
served with loyalty, honor, and distinction; and

WHEREAS, Brian Bellair began his career with Whitesboro Central
School District in 2000, when he was appointed principal at Marcy
Elementary School; in 2005, he assumed the role of director of special
programs, and in 2016, was appointed to superintendent of schools, the
distinguished role from which he will retire; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, Brian Bellair earned a doctorate in education
policy and leadership from SUNY Albany, building on a certificate of
advanced study in school leadership from SUNY Cortland, a Master of
Science in vocational and technical education from SUNY Oswego, a
Bachelor of Professional Studies in business with a concentration in
marketing from SUNY IT, and an associate degree in applied science in
accounting from Mohawk Valley Community College; and

WHEREAS, An admired and respected administrator with a career
spanning 35 years in the field of education, Brian Bellair is the
recipient of numerous awards and accolades; he was designated the New
York State Outstanding Educator of the Year in 2011 by the School
Administrators Association, and was the recipient of the 2019-2020
Professional of the Year Award from the New York State Association for
Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; and

WHEREAS, In his official acts, Brian Bellair was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; these
outstanding attributes empowered the superintendent to lead with grace
during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding an important balance of safety and
education throughout its duration; and

WHEREAS, Brian Bellair holds the determination and resilience of his
students, and the commitment and care the staff of Whitesboro Central
School District in high regard as he enters an exciting new chapter of
his life; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure with Whitesboro Central School District,
Brian Bellair earned the admiration, esteem, and affection of his
colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Brian Bellair upon the occasion of his retirement after 26 years
of distinguished service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brian Bellair.