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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DEREK JAMES FRENCH UPON ACHIEVING

SCOUTING'S MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR, THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

     Introduced By: Representatives Ucci, Reilly, Edwards, McNamara, and Nunes

     Date Introduced: May 03, 2012

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America has a long and impressive history of preparing

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young men to assume responsibility in their communities. The Boy Scouts is one of the largest

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youth organizations in the United States. The rank of Eagle Scout, which was first introduced in

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1911, is the highest a young man can attain in the Boy Scouts, and the title of Eagle Scout is held

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for life; and

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     WHEREAS, Derek James French is a remarkable young man worthy of this prestigious

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achievement and his accomplishments are truly deserving of our recognition; and

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     WHEREAS, Derek has distinguished himself through his continued performance of

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active service in Scouting. He has learned important lifelong skills and values while earning

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numerous merit badges and serving in several leadership positions; and 

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     WHEREAS, Derek James French of Troop 8, Cranston, Rhode Island, has completed the

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arduous and demanding requirements necessary to be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. As the

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highlight of his scouting years and to complete the final step toward obtaining the rank of Eagle,

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Derek planned, developed, and carried out an extensive Eagle Scout service project, which

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consisted of organizing a collection drive for Saint Mary’s Home for Children, an organization

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that provides safe homes for displaced children. Derek placed collection boxes at locations

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within the city, such as Walgreens and local libraries, and collected a variety of items. Derek

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devoted countless hours and an amazing amount of energy carrying out his project for the benefit

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of the organization; and

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     WHEREAS, Derek also finds the time and energy to be an exemplary student. His love

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of wrestling has involved him in several wrestling teams during his school years; and

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     WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Cranston High School West, Derek is a National

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Honor Society Inductee. After graduation, Derek plans to attend Salve Regina University to

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pursue a degree in nursing and his dream of becoming a United States Navy Seal Medic; and

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     WHEREAS, It is essential and fitting to recognize the triumphs of our youth and to

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celebrate the accomplishments of our future leaders. Eagle Scout Derek James French

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exemplifies everything an Eagle Scout should be and all that we hope our children will grow to

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be; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

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Providence Plantations hereby honors Derek James French for all he has done to attain the rank of

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Eagle within the Boy Scouts of America; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That this House hereby extends its deepest appreciation to Derek for his

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untiring service to the community and for setting a high standard of commitment and dedication

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by which the youth of this great state may follow. We send our very best wishes to Derek James

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French and wish him good health and happiness in the months and years ahead; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Eagle Scout Derek James French.

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