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Honor Charles Stoddart Award

Official title

“Honoring Charles Stoddart on his designation as recipient of the 2017 Friend of Education Award by the Chautauqua County School Board Association”

Sponsor Chris JacobsSD-60
Status
Adopted
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Charles Stoddart for receiving the 2017 Friend of Education Award from the Chautauqua County School Board Association.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the long-term impact of educational leadership. Charles Stoddart’s career trajectory—from teacher to superintendent and now professor—demonstrates how lifelong commitment to education can influence not just students, but also future educators and school leaders.

  2. Recognizes the value of community involvement in education. By honoring someone who has served as both an educator and community leader, the resolution underscores the importance of partnerships between schools and their broader communities to improve educational opportunities.

  3. Sets a standard for professional and volunteer contributions. The Friend of Education Award isn’t limited to educators, but includes anyone who has meaningfully improved education, reinforcing that positive change comes from diverse roles and sustained dedication.

  4. Affirms the role of public recognition in motivating excellence. Publicly acknowledging Stoddart’s achievements aims to inspire others in the education sector and community to pursue similar commitments, reinforcing the value of service and leadership.

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Honor Charles Stoddart Award

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Chris Jacobs

Senator · Senate District 60

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2812 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Charles Stoddart upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Friend of Education Award by the Chautauqua County School Board Association WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2812 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Charles Stoddart upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Friend of Education Award by the Chautauqua County School Board Association WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Charles Stoddart upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Friend of Education Award by the Chautauqua County School Board Association, to be celebrated at its Annual Meeting at the Williams Center in Fredonia, New York; and WHEREAS, The Friend of Education Award is presented annually to recognize an individual or organization that has contributed professionally or in a volunteer capacity to improve educational opportunities for students; and WHEREAS, Starting his career as a teacher at the former Lincoln Elementary School in 1962, Charles Stoddart became Principal of South Davis Elementary in 1976 before rising to the esteemed position of Superintendent of Schools in 1982; and WHEREAS, Currently, Charles Stoddart is an Associate Professor of School Building Leadership in the College of Education at Fredonia State College; he is also a co-coordinator of school building and school district leadership programs in the department of language, learning and leadership; and WHEREAS, In recognition of his more than 60 years of dedicated service to his community, Charles Stoddart has been named both the Citizen of the Year and Supervisor of the Year; and WHEREAS, Charles Stoddart has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of Western New York, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Charles Stoddart upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Friend of Education Award by the Chautauqua County School Board Association; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Charles Stoddart.

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