New York J 1272: Honoring Ed Hamm upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 30 years of dedicated service to the Stottville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2

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J01272 Summary:

BILL NOJ01272 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORHARCKHAM

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09/26/2025REFERRED TO FINANCE

01/13/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

01/13/2026ADOPTED

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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 the State of Maryland 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.

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