Talos Ferris, director of veteran services for Fall River City, said he wanted to establish an annual youth award at B.M.C. Durfee High School NJROTC and asked city councilors who serve as veteran advisors and Mayor Paul Coogan to "join me in putting forth" the award. Ferris said he was inspired after attending the school's NJROTC awards and singled out Joseph Marshall as an example of leadership.

Ferris described the proposal as an annual recognition "for 1 exceptional youth leader." He asked the mayor and councilors to sponsor or introduce the award but did not record a formal motion or vote during the ceremony. Ferris referenced Marshall's local recognition while urging the creation of the award: "I have watched you, from afar, seen your interactions, but most of all, what I've recognized is your leadership."

The transcript includes no committee referral, funding source, ordinance, or formal council action to establish the award. The suggestion would require action by the city council or relevant veteran advisory council to create the award, set criteria and any funding. No timeline or budget was provided in the remarks.