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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 SAMUEL J. ROBINSON 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, 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. Samuel Robinson 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. Sam Robinson, a member of Troop 1, Arnolds Mills, is just such a first-rate

young man. Throughout his scouting career, he has demonstrated wide-ranging abilities, effective

skills and the kind of self-confidence that makes him a worthy leader. He has held several

leadership positions including Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide; and

     WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Sam has earned thirty-one

merit badges, ten more than the requirement for Eagle. In addition, Sam is a member of the Order

of the Arrow; and

     WHEREAS, As the highlight of his scouting years, Sam completed the final step toward

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

project. He painted unique murals, designed according to the subjects taught in each area in the

hallways of the six wings of Cumberland High School; 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. It is an

exceptional distinction achieved by only about seven 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. Samuel Robinson 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 Samuel Robinson 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 Eagle Scout Samuel Robinson.

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