LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alexander Davis upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those young people within our midst whose nationally acclaimed accom-
plishments bring pride to their families, their communities, and to the
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
Alexander Davis upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition on Monday, August 8, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A 17-year-old senior at Victor Central High School, Alexander
Davis was one of 98 high school student representatives chosen nation-
wide, and one of two selected statewide out of 1,100 to attend the Amer-
ican Legion Boys Nation in Washington, D.C.; the event was held from
July 22-30, 2011, and he was chosen based on his leadership skills,
academic record and activity at American Legion Boys State; and
WHEREAS, The week-long program introduced the young representatives to
the structure and function of the federal government while combining
lectures and forums with visitations to federal agencies, institutions,
memorials and historical locations in and around Washington, D.C.; they
also had the opportunity to meet Supreme Court Justice David Souter as
well as President Barack Obama; and
WHEREAS, Alexander Davis spent his time at Marymount University in
Arlington, Virginia, making daily trips to Washington, D.C.; he and
other representatives organized party conventions, introduced and
debated bills and resolutions, and elected an American Legion Boys
Nation President and Vice President; and
WHEREAS, In regards to this stellar national program, Alexander Davis
is the first student selected from both Victor and upstate New York; he
is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to meritoriously acknowledge
Alexander Davis, a young man and able scholar, recognizing the value of
his labors and the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alexander Davis upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alexander Davis.