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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING ADAM CHRISTOPHER KALUNIAN UPON

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

SCOUT

     Introduced By: Representative Jared R. Nunes

     Date Introduced: May 29, 2013

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, Earning an Eagle Scout Badge is the pinnacle of achievement within the

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Boy Scouts of America. It is an exceptional distinction achieved by fewer than five percent of all

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the young men who enter scouting; and

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     WHEREAS, Adam Christopher Kalunian is a remarkable young man worthy of this

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

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     WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Adam Christopher Kalunian

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of Troop 11, Coventry, Rhode Island, earned twenty-nine merit badges and has held the

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leadership positions of Patrol Leader and Quartermaster; and

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     WHEREAS, As the highlight of his scouting years and to complete the final step toward

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obtaining the rank of Eagle, Adam planned, developed, and carried out an extensive Eagle Scout

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service project. His service project was to work with Crossroads Rhode Island and determine

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what items would benefit the agency and the homeless individuals and families it serves. With the

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help of other scouts, he set up drop boxes and, using a variety of media, solicited donations of

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travel size shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, bar soap, razors, and other personal hygiene items.

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Items were then sorted, boxed, and delivered to Crossroads. His project demonstrated his

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involvement in, concern for, and commitment to the citizens of Rhode Island; and

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     WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Coventry High School, Adam is both focused on and

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committed to the field of Music Education and he completed his Senior Capstone Project with a

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detailed presentation to the local school board on the importance of music education in our

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schools and the strong correlation that exists between students that participate in music programs

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and their ability to succeed in other subjects. After graduation, Adam plans to attend Stetson

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University located in Deland, Florida, to study music education; 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 Adam Christopher Kalunian

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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 Adam Christopher Kalunian for all he has done to attain

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the rank of Eagle within the Boy Scouts of America and we extend our deepest appreciation to

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

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and dedication by which youth of this great state may follow. We express our very best wishes to

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Adam Christopher Kalunian at his Eagle Court of Honor Saturday, June 1, 2013. We wish him

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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 hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Eagle Scout Adam Christopher Kalunian.

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