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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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

CONGRATULATING NEAL PATRICK PYNE ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE

SCOUT

     Introduced By: Senators Shibley, Hodgson, and Maher

     Date Introduced: January 03, 2012

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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     WHEREAS, In a society where temptations for young people seem to be on the rise and

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misguided decisions seem more easily attainable, it takes a very special young man to voluntarily

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dedicate himself to serving others and put into practice the noble ideals of the Scout Oath and

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Scout Law. Neal Patrick Pyne is such a special young man, and certainly his accomplishments

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should not go unrecognized; and

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     WHEREAS, Using his skills and abilities for the common good, he has earned the

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required Merit Badges, and has excelled in many leadership positions, such as Den Chief,

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Quartermaster, and Troop Representative to the Abnaki Lodge of the Order of the Arrow.

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Through perseverance and determination, he has attained the highest rank in scouting, the Eagle,

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by meeting all the extensive requirements; and

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     WHEREAS, Neal’s Eagle Project was to take on the challenge of organizing and

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planning the demolition of a chimney and interior walls of a three-story tenement house, thus

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helping the Providence Rescue Mission rehabilitate the home for use as a women and children’s

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shelter in Providence. Neal and fellow scouts devoted countless hours and an amazing amount of

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energy carrying out his project; and

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     WHEREAS, During his time with Troop 1, from East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Neal has

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participated in numerous outdoor adventures, including Allagash, Sea Base, and hikes up Mount

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Khatadin, Mount Washington, Mount Monadnock, and across the White Mountains. Neal’s most

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memorable event as a scout was the summer of 2010 when he attended the National Jamboree in

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Fort AP Hill, Virginia with thousands of other scouts from across the United States, who were all

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celebrating 100 years of scouting; and

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     WHEREAS, Neal also finds the time and energy to be active at school. He has been

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involved in the Best Buddies Club and a member of the Foil Team at Rhode Island Fencing

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Academy and Club. Upon graduation, he plans to attend college in pursuit of a degree in

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healthcare; and

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     WHEREAS, Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout requires considerable perseverance. This

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significant achievement is a landmark very few men will ever reach in their lives. Neal Patrick

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Pyne upholds the dignity and virtue of a true Eagle, and has proven himself to be worthy of trust

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and a truly dynamic leader; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby honors Neal Patrick Pyne for all he has done to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Convinced

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that Neal’s distinguished career in scouting will prepare him for a life replete with

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accomplishments and success, we are certain that he will continue to dedicate a large part of that

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life to the service of others; 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 Neal Patrick Pyne.

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