LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stephen Charles Dally upon the occasion
of being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine
Corps on March 5, 2011

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Stephen
Charles Dally upon the occasion of being commissioned as a Second Lieu-
tenant in the United States Marine Corps on March 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Charles Dally, affectionately known as Stez, attended
Country Parkway Elementary, Transit Middle School and Canisius High
School, graduating in 2006; he has always been committed to service in
both his school and community; he reached the rank of Life Scout with
the Boy Scouts of America and was a member of Order of the Arrow where
he attained Brotherhood level; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Charles Dally was the Captain of the Canisius High
School Swim Team, which, under his leadership, won the prestigious Ed
Odre Award; he served on the Medley Relay Team, taking the Breaststroke
in the State Championship in 2006, finishing fourth in New York State
and setting a Monsignor Martin Athletic Association record; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Charles Dally was also a two time winner of the Mr.
Dedication Award at Canisius High School, served on the Executive Board
of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD); and was a peer mentor
during his junior and senior years as well as active in campus ministry;
and
WHEREAS, As a member of the Clarence Swim Club, Stephen Charles Dally
set several records during his tenure, one of which still remains unbro-
ken; he received the Coaches Award for three consecutive years and the
Kristin Carpenter Award for perseverance in 2003-2004; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Charles Dally attended St. Lawrence University where
he made the Dean's list and graduated in May of 2010; he was a represen-
tative for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at St. Lawrence
University; furthermore, he led a student directed class for two semes-
ters that coordinates college students going to North Country schools
K-12 and teaching lessons; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Charles Dally was Sergeant-at-Arms for Alpha Phi
Omega, the national service fraternity; he was a member of Male Athletes
Against Sexual Violence (MAASV) serving to educate his peers, and was
Captain of the St. Lawrence Male Swim Team, both his junior and senior
years, continuing his Breaststroke and Individual Medley events; and
WHEREAS, During the summers of 2007 and 2009, Stephen Charles Dally
attended the highly competitive Platoon Leaders Class program for the
United States Marine Corps at Quantico, Virginia, ranking in the top 10
of leadership for his platoon; only 2% of inquiries into this program
ever make it to commissioning; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend individ-
uals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment
toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as
role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Stephen Charles Dally upon the occasion of being commissioned as a
Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Second Lieutenant Stephen Charles Dally.