LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Sullivan County Long Beards, Fran
D'Auria, and Ethan Morgan, and upon the occasion of being honored by the
New York State National Wild Turkey Foundation

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Sullivan County Long Beards, Fran D'Auria, and Ethan Morgan upon the
occasion of being honored by the New York State National Wild Turkey
Foundation, celebrated at its annual awards banquet held at Gaylord
Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1973, the National Wild Turkey Foundation (NWTF)
is dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation
of our hunting heritage; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers from the New York State NWTF's Sullivan County
Long Beards Chapter received national acclaim for their role in nurtur-
ing youth interest and education about the outdoors and an active life-
style through the NWTF's JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and
Sportsmanship) outreach program; and
WHEREAS, The Sullivan County Long Beards were honored with a number of
awards including, the 2011 JAKES Best Event Award, recognition for the
most adult members in New York State, and a plaque for completion of the
5-Star Award Program; and
WHEREAS, Secretary Fran D'Auria received the New York State 2011
Outstanding Member of the Year Award for her many years of dedicated
service to the NWTF; and
WHEREAS, Ethan Morgan became the first recipient of the New York State
Xtreme JAKE of the Year Award, for his participation in a variety of
outdoor sports as well as his genuine contribution to society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Sullivan County Long Beards, Fran D'Auria, and Ethan Morgan,
upon the occasion being honored by the New York State National Wild
Turkey Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Sullivan County Long Beards, Fran D'Auria, and Ethan
Morgan.