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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 MORGAN C. SMITH ON ACHIEVING SCOUTING'S

MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR, THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

     Introduced By: Representatives MacBeth, McLaughlin, Phillips, Ackerman, and O'Brien

     Date Introduced: March 19, 2014

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, In a society that grows increasingly fragmented, and too often tempts its

youth to selfish and unwise decisions, it is a special young man who chooses to dedicate himself

to the service of others by practicing the noble ideals of the Scout Oath and Scout Law; and

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

rise above the rest. Morgan Smith is just such a first-rate youth, and his accomplishments are

truly deserving of our recognition; and

     WHEREAS, Morgan is a member of Troop 1, Arnolds Mills. Using his skills and

abilities for the common good, he has earned thirty-eight Merit badges, seventeen more than the

twenty-one required for the rank of Eagle. In addition, he is a member of the Boy Scout Order of

the Arrow; and

     WHEREAS, As the highlight of his scouting career, Morgan took on the challenge of

rehabilitating the hiking and nature trails at the New Dawn Earth Center for his Eagle Scout

Project. He devoted countless hours and an amazing amount of energy redirecting water flow on a

rutted and particularly dangerous portion of the trail; and

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

considered to be the pinnacle of achievement within the Boys Scouts of America. This significant

achievement is a landmark attained by only seven percent of all the young men who enter

scouting. Morgan upholds the dignity and virtue of a true Eagle and has proven himself to be

worthy of trust and a truly dynamic leader; and

     WHEREAS, In the fall, Morgan will be attending the University of Hartford where he

plans to study Aeronautical Engineering; and

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

celebrate the accomplishments of our future leaders. Morgan Smith 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 Morgan Smith with pride and deep appreciation for his

many outstanding accomplishments. We encourage him to grow, mature and continue to be the

kind of determined and dedicated young man America needs; 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 Eagle Scout Morgan Smith.

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