LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Clifton Joseph Hebert III,
Superintendent of Cooperstown Central School

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the life and
accomplishments of individuals whose enduring commitment and dedication
significantly enhanced the quality of education in their community; and
WHEREAS, With deep regret this Legislative Body records the untimely
passing of Clifton Joseph Hebert III, Superintendent of Cooperstown
Central School, on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the age of 51; and
WHEREAS, The American public school system is a treasured institution;
those who work to improve our schools and ensure that all children have
access to quality educational programs merit the highest commendation of
this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 6, 1964, to Clifton Joseph Hebert, Jr. and
the former Doreen Draper, Clifton Joseph Hebert III, affectionately
known as C. J., was raised in Natural Bridge, New York, in Jefferson
County, and graduated from Carthage High School; after graduating, he
earned his Bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education from the
State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego and his Master's degree in
Curriculum Development from SUNY Albany; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, C. J. Hebert III married his wife, the former Tammy
Humphrey, in Hopedale, Labrador; united in their passion for education,
Tammy and C. J. made significant and lasting impacts in a number of
school districts; and
WHEREAS, Superintendent C. J. Hebert III's purposeful life and endeav-
ors were unerringly directed to teaching and advising the youth of his
community; and
WHEREAS, C. J. Hebert III began his illustrious career in education as
an English Teacher at Corinth High School, in Saratoga County; in 1998,
he was promoted to the role of Principal before taking a similar posi-
tion in Hudson Falls, in nearby Washington County from 2002-2010; and
WHEREAS, On July 1, 2010, C. J. Hebert III assumed the esteemed posi-
tion of Superintendent of Cooperstown Central School, a district
comprised of 1,150 students; and
WHEREAS, Beyond any of his titles, anyone who knew C. J. Hebert III
would say his career in education was distinguished by his strong work
ethic, leadership, civic responsibility, and unwavering commitment to
tasks both big and small; he showed equal measures of enthusiasm, cheer-
ing on sports teams and music concerts as he did passing school budgets;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Superintendent, C. J. Hebert III
focused on the bigger picture from a K-12 perspective and how the
district communicates with both public and private entities; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Richmondville, New York, and an avid outdoors-
man, C. J. Hebert III enjoyed hunting and fishing and took great joy in
riding his ATV throughout the countryside; and
WHEREAS, Along with his parents, C. J. Hebert III is survived by his
wife, Tammy; his son, Clifton Joseph IV; his stepdaughter, Christina;
his stepson, Christopher (Heather); and his two brothers, James (Lori)
and Troy (Pam); and
WHEREAS, C. J. Hebert III continually demonstrated an impressive dedi-
cation, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the
quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered in Coop-
erstown Central School for the benefit of its faculty and students, as
well as for the entire community; he truly left a legacy to the resi-
dents of Cooperstown and to future generations of its students; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Superintendent Clifton Joseph Hebert III, to mourn his death,
and to acknowledge the significance of his contributions to education in
the Village of Cooperstown and the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Clifton Joseph Hebert III.