Senate Resolution No. 1533

BY: Senator RITCHIE

CONGRATULATING Jordan Easton Felicia upon the
occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout, the most prestigious of Scouting
honors, on May 21, 2017

WHEREAS, Jordan Easton Felicia, through his diligence and rigorous
efforts, has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank,
Eagle Scout; the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Tuesday,
May 21, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Jordan Easton Felicia is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 65, in Alexandria Bay, New York; and

WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through
the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and

WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and

WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and

WHEREAS, The highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned
by only five percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished rank of
Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has been involved in Scouting
for many years, and has lived up to Scouting's ideals, attaining all of
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and

WHEREAS, For his Eagle Scout project, Jordan Easton Felicia created,
organized, and hosted the LIFT Youth Leadership Seminar in Watertown,
New York, a day-long event emphasizing community service and public
speaking and teaching strategies for success to 9th grade students just
entering high school; and

WHEREAS, The perseverance of Jordan Easton Felicia in rising through
the ranks to Eagle Scout is a strong indication of his ability to master
difficult tasks; his accomplishment will enable him to emerge as a
leader, fully equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex
society; and

WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be
filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to
congratulate and honor Jordan Easton Felicia on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jordan Easton Felicia.