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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2003

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

CONGRATULATING PATRICK R. MORGAN ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE

SCOUT

     Introduced By: Senators Blais, and Breene

     Date Introduced: January 09, 2003

     Referred To: Senate 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 hurtles, high mental requirements, strong personal character, indomitable

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spirit and a commitment to community service is a rare combination of qualities and

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achievements to find in one person. Patrick R. Morgan 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, Patrick is a member of Troop 39, located in Summit, 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, Using his skills and abilities for the common good, Patrick has earned 30

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Merit Badges, including the American Heritage; Athletics; Auto Mechanic; Camping; Canoeing;

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Cit In Nation; Cit In World; Communications; Cooking; Emergency Prep; Environmental

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Science; Family Life; First Aid; Golf; Indian Lore; Leatherwork; Lifesaving; Personal Fitness;

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Personal Management; Pioneering; Reptile/Amphibian; Rifle Shooting; Rowing; Small Boat

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Sailing; Sports; Swimming; Weather; Whitewater; and Wilderness Survival. He also earned the

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Arrow of Light Special Award in 1995; and

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     WHEREAS, In addition to his scouting activities, Patrick has established himself as an

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academically gifted student. On the honor roll every year since Kindergarten, he graduated from

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Coventry High School in 2002. Patrick now attends the University of Maine at Machias and is

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enrolled in the recreation management program. While in high school he was a member of the

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International Soccer Team. He continues to enjoy and is devoted to the sport of soccer, playing

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on the soccer team. In April, he went to Ireland to play for the team; and

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     WHEREAS, Patrick's Eagle Project was to take on the challenge of removing and

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replacing the ceiling tiles at the Historical Society Summit Hall for the Coventry Historical

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Society. He carried out his mission with determination and earnest devotion to the community;

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and

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     WHEREAS, Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout requires considerable perseverance. This

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significant achievement is a landmark very few men will ever reach in their lives. Patrick R.

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Morgan upholds the dignity and virtue of a true Eagle and has proven himself to be worthy of

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trust and a truly dynamic leader; 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 Patrick R. Morgan with pride and deep appreciation for his many outstanding

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accomplishments. We encourage him to grow, mature and continue to be the kind of determined

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and dedicated young man America needs; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Patrick R. Morgan.

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