10-R270

2010 -- S 2932

Enacted 05/26/10

 

 

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

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING JESSE COLE ON ACHIEVING SCOUTING’S MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR,

THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

     

     

     Introduced By: Senator Leo R. Blais

     Date Introduced: May 26, 2010

 

 

 

     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. Jesse Cole is just such an extraordinary young man and his

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

     WHEREAS, Jesse Cole is a member of Troop 101 and has held several leadership

positions within the troop, including Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Guide, and Instructor.

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

make him a worthy leader; and

     WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Jesse earned twenty-eight

merit badges and has received numerous special awards and distinctions, including Junior Leader

Training, the World Conservation Award, the Order of the Arrow, and the Woody Lowden

Award; and

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

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

project. He led a group of his fellow scouts constructing a sign for the Foster Center Library and

landscaping the grounds; and

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

considered to be the pinnacle of achievement within the Boy Scouts of America. It is an

exceptional distinction achieved by only about five 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. Jesse Cole 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 Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby honors Jesse Cole 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 he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Jesse Cole.

     

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