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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MATTHEW R. ANTUNES UPON ACHIEVING

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

     Introduced By: Representatives Ackerman, and O'Brien

     Date Introduced: May 21, 2015

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

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

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

Scouts of America, is an exceptional distinction achieved by very few of the young men who

enter scouting; and

     WHEREAS, Matthew Antunes is a remarkable young man worthy of this prestigious

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

     WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Matthew earned numerous

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

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

project; and

     WHEREAS, It is essential and fitting to recognize the triumphs of our youth, and to

celebrate the accomplishments of our future leaders. Matthew Antunes 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 Matthew R. Antunes for all he has done to attain the rank

of Eagle Scout. We moreover extend our deepest appreciation to Matthew 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 extend to him our very best wishes for good health and

happiness, and the best of times at his Eagle Court of Honor; 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 Matthew R. Antunes.

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