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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING RICHARD SALVATORE AUDETTE ON

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

SCOUT

     Introduced By: Representatives Nunes, and Chippendale

     Date Introduced: January 16, 2014

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Not every boy, nor even every Scout, qualifies for the high rank of Eagle.

Strenuous physical hurdles, high mental requirements, strong personal character, indomitable

spirit and a commitment to community service are a rare combination of qualities and

achievements to find in one person.  Richard Audette is just such an extraordinary young man and

his accomplishments are truly worthy and deserving of our recognition and praise; and

     WHEREAS, In spite of peer pressure and other influences, there are those teenagers who

rise to the challenge.   Richard, a member of Troop 31, Crompton, is just such a first-rate young

man.  He has demonstrated wide-ranging abilities, effective skills and the kind of self-confidence

that makes him a worthy leader; and

     WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Richard earned numerous

merit badges and as the highlight of his scouting years, he completed the final step toward

obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout by planning and carrying out an extensive Eagle service

project.  Richard's Eagle Project was to take on the challenge of landscaping the front entrance of

the Blackrock Elementary School, his alma mater.  In a team effort, Richard organized the

trimming of overgrown bushes, putting down new mulch and crushed stones, and repainting

benches; and

     WHEREAS, Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout requires considerable perseverance and is

considered to be the pinnacle of achievement with the Boys Scouts of America.  It is an

exceptional distinction achieved by only about four percent of all the young men who enter

scouting; and

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

celebrate the accomplishments of our future leaders.  Richard Audette is a remarkable young man

who exemplifies everything an Eagle Scout should be, and all that we hope our children will

grow to be; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby honors Richard Audette for his untiring service to the community

and for setting a high standard of commitment and dedication by which youth of this great state

may follow.  We congratulate him for all he has done to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and

extend our very best wishes for good health and happiness in the months and years ahead; and be

it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Richard S. Audette.

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