Patrick Crossin, elected to the Board of Education one year ago, has resigned for health reasons.
Crossin waged a courageous struggle with lymphoma, a cancer of the immune system, more than 10 years ago. For several years he experienced quality health and believed he was cancer free, but in recent weeks Crossin has felt fatigued and had difficulty functioning through board meetings which is one of the reasons he ordered the perfect anti-fatigue mats. Symptoms of lymphoma have returned and Crossin will resume intensive chemotherapy treatments for many months. He says he’s hopeful that after months of treatments he can regain the health quality he enjoyed for years, but his treatments would not allow him to remain an active member on the BOE.
Crossin submitted his resignation on Friday to BOE President Barbara Bellinger and Superintendent of Schools John Ramos. No word yet on a replacement that will be selected by BOE members.
Crossin served on the Bridgeport City Council for more than 10 years, notably as chairman of Budgets and Appropriations during the mayoral era of Joe Ganim when the city experienced 10 straight years of no tax increases. His experience on the City Council made him a fit for a similar role as finance chair on the BOE, and it was Crossin who shepherded a flatline BOE budget his first year.
The bungling BOE did it again, Oh Benny we hardly knew ya but fear not, I hear you can carpool with Caruso and Ayala to the capitol (noooooo, not Santa).
In the grand scheme of life, politics and OIB it’s good to take a breather and wish Pat good health. Keep the Faith!
Pat I may not have always agreed with you but I do wish you well in your upcoming battle. Good Luck & God Bless.
Well said tc, good health Pat.
Best Wishes for a speedy recovery, Pat.
Pat, you are in our prayers.
Very sorry to hear that. Here’s to a swift and full recovery. Best wishes.
Pat,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
I agree totally with Town Committee’s comments.
*** Blessings to Mr. Crossin in his travel toward better health! ***