LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 10th Annual EagleFest cele-
bration to be held on January 15, 2011

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary organizations it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance upon the occasion of hosting its 10th
Annual EagleFest celebration on January 15, 2011, in Narrowsburg, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance and the Town of Tusten
will host this year's special event; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Yoke DiGiorgio, the Delaware
Valley Eagle Alliance is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is
to increase awareness, understanding and promote conservation of wild-
life and the natural environment; its members harbor a dedication to
creating awareness through publications, educational programs and
events; and
WHEREAS, Wildlife and environmental conservation and preservation are
challenges that touch all of us; the EagleFest was established by the
Alliance in an effort to foster awareness toward conservation and vital
natural resources; and
WHEREAS, The festival is built on the belief that the preservation and
stewardship of the natural world is essential to the continued growth,
development and prosperity of all life that exists on Earth; and
WHEREAS, EagleFest is a one-day event held each year in January in the
Town of Narrowsburg; the event is enhanced annually with new speakers
and presentations to provide all who attend an opportunity to see and
experience new and interesting programs; and
WHEREAS, EagleFest combines entertainment and education for all
attendees, brings local residents and out-of-town visitors of all ages
to the day's multi-faceted series of activities; it directs much
deserved attention to the natural resources that enrich lives in the
Delaware River Valley region; and
WHEREAS, This eventful program includes multiple live bird of prey
demonstrations, and lectures by biologists and conservationists on
important current wildlife and conservational issues; and
WHEREAS, Included in this auspicious event are wildlife films, photog-
raphy exhibits, eagle viewing, a nature and wildlife art show, a silent
auction of wildlife art by regional artists and numerous children's
programs; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the continuing
welfare of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched and
reliably served by the purposeful endeavors of organizations that are
committed to the preservation of our natural environment and the
enhancement of the appreciation of the distinctive features of our
surroundings, and to the economic well-being of the areas in which they
exist; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 10th Annual EagleFest celebration to be held on January
15, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Yoke DiGiorgio, Director, Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance,
Narrowsburg, New York,