Senate Resolution No. 1272

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Theodore Holt Chase,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavors
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Theodore Holt Chase, of Lewisboro, New York, died on
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 93; and

WHEREAS, Theodore "Ted" Holt Chase was born in Springfield,
Massachusetts; he was a graduate of Yale University and a United States
Army veteran; and

WHEREAS, In 1969, Theodore Holt Chase and his wife, Barbara, moved
to Goldens Bridge, New York, where the couple raised their three
children and became deeply involved in their community; and

WHEREAS, A former Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Lewisboro and
longtime resident of Goldens Bridge, Theodore Holt Chase left a legacy
of tireless public service; and

WHEREAS, Theodore Holt Chase served four terms on the Town Board,
including service as Deputy Supervisor; he also served as Fire
Commissioner for the Goldens Bridge Fire Department; in 1996, he was
named Lewisboro's Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, After retiring from a career at IBM, Theodore Holt Chase
continued his civic work in Maryland, New York, where he and his wife
relocated; and

WHEREAS, Missed by those who were fortunate to know him, Theodore
Holt Chase is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara "Bobbie" Chase;
his children, Eliza Chase Morton, Theodore Van Vleck Chase, and Susannah
Chase Sutley; his brother, Robert Chase; six grandchildren; and four
step-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Theodore Holt Chase leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Theodore Holt Chase; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Theodore Holt Chase.