10-R226

2010 -- H 8108

Enacted 05/06/10

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

HONORING MICHAEL DUPONT ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

Introduced By: Representatives Malik, and Hearn

Date Introduced: May 06, 2010

     WHEREAS, Scouting is a movement that challenges, inspires, and guides young men

toward high achievements and high values as expressed in the Scout oath, law, motto, and slogan;

and

     WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts and attainment of

this rank requires mastery of difficult challenges in diverse areas, and also demonstrates the

courage and tenacity to pursue a goal over a long period of time; and

     WHEREAS, Earning an Eagle Scout Badge, the pinnacle of achievement with the Boy

Scouts of America, is an exceptional distinction achieved by fewer than five percent of all the

young men who enter scouting; and

     WHEREAS, Michael DuPont is a remarkable young man worthy of this prestigious

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

     WHEREAS, Michael began his scouting career in the third grade as a Cub Scout and

advanced through the ranks, ultimately crossing over to Boy Scouts joining Troop 6, Barrington,

Rhode Island, where he pursued the rank of Eagle. Using his skills and abilities for the common

good, he has earned twenty-nine merit badges, served in leadership roles, participated in multiple

troop activities, and participated in over fifty community service projects; and

     WHEREAS, Michael decided that his Eagle Project would be to help the neighborhood

by doing repairs to three stained glass windows at Saint John’s Episcopal Church. He stripped

old flaking paint, sanded down the borders, and repainted them. To help cut the costs, Michael

obtained donations from local companies for sanding and painting supplies. On April 17, 2010,

Michael organized his fellow scouts to help him complete this task. Michael and his fellow

scouts devoted countless hours and an amazing amount of energy carrying out their project for

the parishioners of Saint John’s Episcopal Church and the community; and

     WHEREAS, Attainment of the rank of Eagle confers upon the Eagle Scout an honor that

will dignify him for the rest of his life. It is essential and fitting to recognize the triumphs of our

youth and to celebrate the accomplishments of our future leaders. Michael 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 Michael DuPont for all he has done to attain the rank of

Eagle Scout and we extend our deepest appreciation to Michael for his untiring service to the

community, and for setting a high standard of commitment and dedication by which the youth of

this great state may follow. We send our very best wishes for good health and happiness at his

Eagle Court of Honor on June 19, 2010, and in the months and years ahead; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Eagle Scout Michael DuPont.

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