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East Ramapo board reads resolution honoring security officer Richard Oates, presents copy to family
Summary
The East Ramapo Central School District read and presented a resolution of respect for Richard Oates, a longtime security officer at Ramapo High School; the board observed a moment of silence and will preserve a copy in its archives.
The East Ramapo Central School District read and presented a formal resolution honoring Richard Oates, a security officer at Ramapo High School, and observed a moment of silence for his family.
The board read a resolution describing Oates as having served “with professionalism, integrity, and compassion” and said he was “affectionately known by staff and students as the gentle giant.” The district said a copy of the resolution will be given to Oates’ family and an additional copy preserved in the district’s official archives. The board also announced a moment of silence will be observed during the public board meeting on Oct. 21, 2025, in recognition of his service.
Superintendent and board members presented the resolution to family members who attended the meeting. The board did not identify any separate formal vote on the resolution during the public portion of the meeting.
