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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2009 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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CONGRATULATING KYLE ROBERT HURLEY ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Edwards, Loughlin, Gallison, A Rice, and Menard | |
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Date Introduced: April 28, 2009 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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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. Kyle Robert Hurley 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, As a member of Cub Scout Pack 50 in Portsmouth, Kyle rapidly advanced |
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through the ranks earning the Cub Scouts' highest award, the Arrow of Light; and |
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WHEREAS, Kyle is currently a member of Troop 82, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, |
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Portsmouth, RI, where he became Tenderfoot in July 2002, Second Class in December 2002, First |
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Class in June 2003, Star in January, 2004, and Life in March, 2006. Through perseverance and |
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determination, he has now attained the highest rank in scouting, the Eagle, by meeting all the |
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extensive requirements; and |
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WHEREAS, Kyle's Eagle Scout project benefitted the McKinney Shelter in Newport. |
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The shelter was in need of fifty backpacks filled with items for winter survival. Kyle devoted |
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countless hours and an amazing amount of energy to complete this project by obtaining donations |
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and contributions from church groups, individuals, and corporations. Because of his efforts, the |
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backpacks were delivered on Thanksgiving weekend and another 21 were delivered recently; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to completing his Eagle Scout Project, Kyle continues to |
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volunteer his services at the McKinney Shelter. Kyle Robert Hurley upholds the dignity and |
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virtue of a true Eagle, and has proven himself to be worthy of trust and a truly dynamic leader; |
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now, therefore be it |
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and |
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Providence Plantations hereby honors Kyle Robert Hurley on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. |
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Convinced that Kyle's distinguished career in Scouting will prepare him for a life replete with |
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accomplishments and success, the members of this House of Representatives are certain that he |
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will continue to dedicate a large part of that life to the service of others. We extend our best |
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wishes to Kyle at his Eagle Court of Honor on May 9, 2009; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to |
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Kyle Robert Hurley. |
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