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.