Assembly Resolution No. 1409

BY: M. of A. Finch

COMMENDING Robert Deegan upon the occasion of his
retirement after more than 30 years as Assistant
Coach of the West Genesee Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor the distinguished careers of those esteemed individuals within our
midst whose lives have been committed to the pursuit of excellence and
who bring great pride to the citizens of our Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Robert Deegan upon the occasion of his retirement after more
than 30 years as Assistant Coach of the West Genesee Boys Varsity
Lacrosse Team; his outstanding career will be commemorated at a
celebration hosted by the Class of 1981 West Genesee Alumni and the John
Pepper Memorial Athletic Fund Committee at the Onondaga Community
College SRC Arena on July 28, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" Deegan studied at the State University of New
York at Cortland, where he earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in
Health Education and Biology in 1976; he subsequently earned a Master's
of Science degree in Health Science from Slippery Rock University of
Pennsylvania in 1997; and

WHEREAS, After joining the West Genesee School District in 1978, Bob
Deegan has taught several subjects over the years including Earth
Science, Health Science, and Middle School Science; and

WHEREAS, In 1983, Bob Deegan joined Head Coach Mike Messere's
dynasty when he was named Assistant Coach of the West Genesee High
School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team; Bob Deegan has also coached the West
Genesee Football Team; and

WHEREAS, Under Bob Deegan's leadership, the West Genesee Boys
Varsity Lacrosse Team has captured several New York State Class A
Championship titles and achieved many Section III Championships and
undefeated seasons; and

WHEREAS, In his last season coaching high school lacrosse, Bob
Deegan, once again, helped coached his team to the New York Public High
School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) State Championship tournament;
and

WHEREAS, For his accomplishments in the sport, Bob Deegan was
inducted into the Camillus/West Genesee Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009;
and

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Central New York
community has been ably served and uniquely enriched through the
selfless dedication and benevolent concern of Coach Bob Deegan; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Susan, their two
children, Brian and Maggie, and their four grandchildren, all of whom

feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and

WHEREAS, Upon his retirement, Bob Deegan will have more time to
spend doing the things he enjoys such as taking cross country trips on
his motorcycle; and

WHEREAS, Bob Deegan, in every capacity in which he has served, has
left a permanent mark on the Central New York community; he will forever
be remembered as a determined, innovative and genuinely concerned expert
and mentor in his field; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Robert Deegan upon the occasion of his retirement, and to wish
him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Robert Deegan.