Assembly Resolution No. 717

BY: M. of A. Lupardo

        CONGRATULATING  Superintendent Allen D. Buyck upon
        the occasion of his retirement after many  years  of
        dedicated service to Broome-Tioga BOCES

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational   leaders,  whose  dedication  and  achievements  have  been
instrumental in developing character  and  academic  excellence  in  the
young people of New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York State's commitment to education is unparalleled;
its history and stature are secured by the superlative  caliber  of  its
educational professionals and the students they inspire; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Allen
D.    Buyck  upon  the  occasion  of  his retirement after many years of
dedicated service  to  Broome-Tioga  BOCES  to  be  celebrated  with  an
employee  celebration  on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in Binghamton, New York,
as well as a public dinner on Friday, May 20, 2022 at  The  McKinley  in
Endicott, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  future  success  of our State and Nation is dependent
upon individuals such as Allen D. Buyck, who have dedicated their  lives
nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; and

  WHEREAS,   Allen   D.   Buyck  began  his  illustrious  career  with
Broome-Tioga BOCES in 2002, as the Chief Operating Officer;  he  climbed
the  ranks to become Deputy Superintendent in 2007, before his promotion
in 2008 to District Superintendent, the esteemed position from which  he
will retire; and

  WHEREAS,  Prior  to  joining  BOCES,  Allen  D.  Buyck was the Plant
General Manager at International Flex  Technologies  in  Endicott,  from
1999  until  2002; in addition, his background includes 20 years working
for IBM, where he held several senior management positions; and

  WHEREAS, A native of Binghamton and a graduate of Maine-Endwell High
School,  Allen  D.  Buyck  holds  a  bachelor's   degree   in   Business
Administration   from   Syracuse   University,   a  Master  of  Business
Administration degree from Binghamton University and a Master of Science
degree in Engineering Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, he completed  his  Educational  Administration
requirements  at  SUNY  Cortland  and  received his SDA certification in
September of 2006; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment   to   his
community,  Allen D. Buyck serves on several local boards, including the
Broome United Way, Workforce Investment Board, and WSKG; and

  WHEREAS, The Binghamton community is indeed fortunate and blessed to
have had such a dedicated and respected educational leader;  his  wisdom
and   contributions   reached  into  every  classroom,  truly  making  a

difference in the lives of those lucky enough to have worked  with  him;
and

  WHEREAS,  A  significant contributor to education in New York State,
Allen D. Buyck has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an
unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the  quality  of
the educational programs and opportunities offered at Broome-Tioga BOCES
for  the  benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire
community; and

  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 42  years,  Jody,
and  their  two  children,  James  and  Megan  (Victor),  as well as two
grandchildren, Ella and Amelia, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and

  WHEREAS, In completing his service as District Superintendent, Allen
D. Buyck leaves behind more than  mere  bricks  and  mortar;  he  leaves
behind  a  legacy  to  the  students  of  Broome-Tioga  BOCES and to the
residents of the community; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Allen  D.  Buyck 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 Allen D. Buyck.