LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jordan Jones upon the occasion of her
designation as the Boys and Girls Club of Eden, New York's 2010 Youth of
the Year

WHEREAS, It is always with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
takes note of and publicly acknowledges the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by this great State and nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize
and commend Jordan Jones upon the occasion of her designation as the
Boys and Girls Club of Eden, New York's 2010 Youth of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Youth of the Year is a yearlong Boys and Girls Clubs of Amer-
ica character and leadership development program; it promotes and cele-
brates young people's service to Clubs, community, and family; academic
performance; spiritual values; life goals and poise and public speaking
ability; and
WHEREAS, Eighteen-year-old Jordan Jones, a senior at Eden Central High
School, has been a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Eden for about
two years and has recently served as valued member of its staff as well;
and
WHEREAS, Jordan Jones has excelled in her position as Youth Develop-
ment Professional at the Club; she has led several programs including
Healthy Habits, Project Learn and Virtues as well as various special
events and teen nights, all of which provide academic enrichment, are
character building and help develop healthy lifestyle choices; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her high school years she has also been active in
the American Field Service student exchange program, been an involved
member of her high school yearbook staff and many other school activ-
ities and, whenever possible, made time to work with and enjoy her
horse, her favorite hobby; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding and hardworking student, Jordan Jones has
earned the ranking of 23 out of the 138 students in her 2010 graduating
class; poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, she looks
forward to continuing her education at SUNY Geneseo in the fall, where
she will pursue her goal of becoming a psychologist; and
WHEREAS, The Boys and Girls Club has profoundly affected Jordan Jones
and she appreciates the opportunity she has had to participate in its
many programs, the inspiration it has been to her to do her best, and
how its programs and staff have nurtured her and have helped to shape
her character; and
WHEREAS, A role model for her peers, Jordan Jones has distinguished
herself as a young woman of superlative ability, establishing a purpose-
fulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the value of their labors and the promise of
their future, it is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of accomplishment are brought to our attention, they should be
celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New
York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jordan Jones upon the occasion of her designation as the Boys and
Girls Club of Eden, New York's 2010 Youth of the Year and to wish her
well in all her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jordan Jones.