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J1533Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Jordan Easton Felicia

Official title

“Congratulating Jordan Easton Felicia upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Jordan Easton Felicia for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his accomplishments and service.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the impact of youth leadership and service. By recognizing Jordan Easton Felicia's Eagle Scout achievement, the resolution draws attention to the importance of young people engaging in community service and developing leadership skills, which are critical for the future of civic life.

  2. Underscores the value of the Eagle Scout rank. The document notes that only about five percent of Scouts attain this rank, emphasizing the dedication, perseverance, and character-building involved—qualities that can inspire other youth and give reassurance to the community about the next generation of leaders.

  3. Showcases a specific community benefit. Felicia’s Eagle Scout project, the LIFT Youth Leadership Seminar, directly benefited 9th grade students by focusing on public speaking, community service, and strategies for success, illustrating how Scouting projects can produce tangible, positive outcomes for local communities.

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Honor Jordan Easton Felicia

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

Chair, Agriculture

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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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… Show all

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.

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