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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

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING BRIAN ROSS UPON ACHIEVING SCOUTING'S

MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR, 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, 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 term "Boy Scout" is used to

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describe someone who is earnest and honest, or who helps others cheerfully; and

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     WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the

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United States. The rank of Eagle Scout, which was first introduced in 1911, is the highest a young

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man can attain in the Boy Scouts, and the title of Eagle Scout is held for life; and

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     WHEREAS, Brian Ross 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, Brian has distinguished himself through his continued performance of active

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service in Scouting. He has demonstrated strong leadership abilities by serving as Senior Patrol

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Leader, Patrol Leader, Den Chief, Assistant Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and

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Troop Instructor, and currently serves as Junior Assistant Patrol Leader. He has exhibited a strong

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sense of duty, honor, and patriotism, making him a clear example of the best qualities of

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American youth; and

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     WHEREAS, Brian Ross of Troop 1, East Greenwich, 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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Brian planned, developed, and carried out an extensive Eagle Scout service project. His Eagle

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Project was to take on the challenge of organizing and supervising the construction and staining

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of two picnic tables for the East Greenwich Little League’s Cragan Field. Brian and fellow scouts

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

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and enjoyment of the community; 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 Brian Ross exemplifies

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

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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 Brian Ross for all he has done to attain the rank of Eagle within the Boy Scouts of

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America; and be it further

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      RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby extends our deepest appreciation to Brian 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 youth of this great state may follow. We send our very best wishes to Brian Ross and

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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 Brian Ross.

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