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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING JONATHAN F. MASSE ON ACHIEVING

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

     Introduced By: Senator V. Susan Sosnowski

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2013

     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. Jonathan F. Masse 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, Jonathan is a member of Troop 1, Kingston, Rhode Island. With

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perseverance and determination, he has attained the highest rank in scouting, the Eagle, by

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meeting all the extensive requirements; and

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     WHEREAS, During his years in scouting, Jonathan has demonstrated wide-ranging

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abilities making him a worthy leader. Jonathan exhibited high self-confidence and effective skills

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while participating in a grueling 52-mile hike across the Appalachian Trail; and

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     WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Eagle Scout Jonathan Masse

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earned several merit badges. Jonathan also earned several special awards, such as the Order of the

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Arrow, which is Scouting’s honor society, and four Roman Catholic Boy Scouts awards; and

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

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

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project. Jonathan refurbished a historic Wakefield landmark, the Rose Hill Road Cemetery.

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Jonathan cleared the overgrown brush, photographed the tombstones, and provided global

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positioning information that was made accessible on the Historical Society website; and

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

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

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distinction achieved by fewer than five percent of all the young men who enter scouting; and

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      WHEREAS, Jonathan is the son of Leo J. Masse and Jennifer Nappi, and is currently in

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his Junior year at South Kingstown High School, where he is a member of the wrestling team.

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Jonathan also has been a committed volunteer Den Chief for the Aquapaug Cub Scouts Pack

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Camp; 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. Jonathan F. Masse 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 Jonathan F. Masse for his service to the community and for setting a high standard

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of commitment and dedication by which the youth of this great state may follow. We congratulate

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

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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 Jonathan F. Masse.

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