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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING PIERRE-LOUIS ARCAND ON ACHIEVING

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

     

     Introduced By: Senators Pearson, and Picard

     Date Introduced: January 22, 2014

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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

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

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

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achievements to find in one person. Pierre-Louis Arcand is just such an extraordinary young man

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

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

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rise to the challenge. Pierre-Louis is just such a first-rate young man. As a member of Troop 1

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Diamond Hill Cumberland, he has demonstrated wide-ranging abilities, effective skills and the

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kind of self confidence that makes him a worthy leader; and

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     WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Pierre-Louis has earned

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

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

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project; and

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

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

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

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scouting; 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. Pierre-Louis Arcand is a remarkable young

 

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

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grow to be; now, 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 Pierre-Louis Arcand for his untiring service to the community and for setting a

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high standard of commitment and dedication by which youth of this great state may follow. We

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congratulate him for all he has done to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and extend our very best

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wishes for 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 Mr. Pierre-Louis Arcand.

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