Vermont HCR 277: House concurrent resolution thanking Pieter Van Schaik for his special land donation to the Albert C. Lord State Forest in Cavendish

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2026

VT LEG #389336 v.1
No. R-335. House concurrent resolution thanking Pieter Van Schaik for his special
land donation to the Albert C. Lord State Forest in Cavendish.
(H.C.R.277)
Offered by Representative Coffin of Cavendish
Offered by Senators White, Major, and Clarkson
Whereas, the Albert C. Lord State Forest (the Lord State Forest) in Cavendish consists
of 64 acres of “gentle terrain and large white pine trees,” and
Whereas, this small treasure of a State forest is surrounded by private parcels, and
access is limited, and
Whereas, despite the access limitations, the Lord State Forest is a wonderful place to
engage in hunting, walking, and snowshoeing activities, and
Whereas, the future of the Lord State Forest will experience a fantastic rejuvenation
with the generous land gift from Pieter Van Schaik, one of the adjacent landowners, and
Whereas, Pieter Van Schaik is donating more than 125 acres of woodlands valued at
$184,830.00 that will almost triple the size of Lord State Forest and will greatly improve
the recreational opportunities for visitors, and
Whereas, the example that Pieter Van Schaik sets is of a Vermonter concerned with
the future of our State’s natural resources and public recreation, now therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly thanks Pieter Van Schaik for his special land donation to
the Albert C. Lord State Forest in Cavendish, and be it further
Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
Pieter Van Schaik.