J503-2011 Actions

• Feb 15, 2011: ADOPTED
• Feb 15, 2011: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
• Feb 9, 2011: REFERRED TO FINANCE

J503-2011 Text

 LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  congratulating  Chandler  A.  Stoddard upon the
 occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle  Scout,  the  most
 prestigious of Scouting honors
 WHEREAS,  Chandler  A.  Stoddard,  through  his  diligence  and rigorous
 efforts, has achieved Scouting's  highest  and  most  prestigious  rank,
 Eagle  Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held in May 2011
 at St. Joseph's Church in New Paltz, New York; and
 WHEREAS, Chandler A. Stoddard, the son of Robert G. and Jeanine  Stod
 dard, is a member of Rip Van Winkle Council, Boy Scouts of America Troop
 172, in New Paltz; and
 WHEREAS,  America  has  achieved her greatest heights of glory through
 the dedication, determination and tireless efforts  of  the  outstanding
 citizens of this Nation; and
 WHEREAS,  It  is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
 youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and
 WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America and its members  are  dedicated  to
 the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
 and
 WHEREAS,  The highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned by
 only five percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished rank of  Eagle
 Scout; and
 WHEREAS,  This outstanding young man has been involved in Scouting for
 many years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has  attained  all  of
 the  necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
 project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and
 WHEREAS,  For  his  Eagle  project,  Chandler  A.  Stoddard  designed,
 planned, and with the assistance of his friends and fellow Scouts, built
 two baseball dugouts at Dressel Field, located at the New Paltz Reformed
 Church in New Paltz; and
 WHEREAS,  Prior to Chandler A. Stoddard undertaking his project, which
 required 560 man-hours, or nearly 24 days, to complete, there were  just
 two  benches  available  for the use of the players; now, as a result of
 his efforts, there are two dugouts, complete with roofs  and  protective
 fencing  for  the safety of the players, which will no doubt be used and
 appreciated for many years to come; and
 WHEREAS, While the New Paltz Baseball Association generously  provided
 some  funds  for  the project, Chandler A. Stoddard raised the remaining
 required funds; and
 WHEREAS, He completed the project on April 11, 2010, just in time  for
 the  opening  day of baseball in New Paltz and was fittingly and proudly
 recognized by the town at a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Opening Day;
 and
 WHEREAS, A 2010  graduate  of  New  Paltz  High  School,  Chandler  A.
 Stoddard's  perseverance in rising through the ranks to Eagle Scout is a
 strong indication of his ability to master difficult tasks;  his  accom
 plishment  will enable him to emerge as a leader, fully equipped to meet
 the challenges of today's complex society; and
 WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family,  his  school,
 his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be
 filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
 recognition of the significance  of  this  meritorious  achievement,  to
 congratulate  and  honor  Chandler  A. Stoddard on achieving the rank of
 Eagle Scout; and be it further
 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran
 smitted to Chandler A. Stoddard, 172 State Route  208,  New  Paltz,  New
 York 12561.

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