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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING ALEXIS JOSEPH COURNOYER UPON

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

SCOUT

     Introduced By: Representatives Gallison, Morrison, and Edwards

     Date Introduced: February 07, 2012

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America has a long and impressive history of preparing

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young men to assume responsibility in their communities. The term "Boy Scout" is used to

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describe someone who is earnest and honest, or who helps others cheerfully; and

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     WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the

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United States. The rank of Eagle Scout, which was first introduced in 1911, is the highest a

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young man can attain in the Boy Scouts, and the title of Eagle Scout is held for life; and

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     WHEREAS, Alexis Cournoyer is a remarkable young man worthy of this prestigious

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

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     WHEREAS, Alexis has distinguished himself through his continued performance of

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active service in Scouting. He has demonstrated strong leadership abilities by serving in several

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positions. He is also a member of the brotherhood of the BSA Honor Society, Order of the

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Arrow, and a BSA certified lifeguard. He has exhibited a strong sense of duty, honor, and

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patriotism, making him a clear example of the best qualities of American youth; and

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     WHEREAS, Alexis Joseph Cournoyer of Troop 1, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, has

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completed the arduous and demanding requirements necessary to be awarded the rank of Eagle

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Scout. As the highlight of his scouting years and to complete the final step toward obtaining the

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rank of Eagle, Alexis planned, developed, and carried out an extensive Eagle Scout service

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project. His Eagle Project was to build a patio and planting area at the Bristol Ferry Town

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Common, as well as a base for the informational sign that describes the historic significance of

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the area. The project consisted of raising all the funds and materials from local businesses, and

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organizing all of the workers, scouts, and volunteers. Alexis and fellow scouts devoted countless

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hours and an amazing amount of energy carrying out his project for the benefit of the community;

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and

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     WHEREAS, Currently, a junior at Bishop Stang High School, a volunteer at most school

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events as well as a member of the football team, Alexis also finds the time and energy to be an

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exemplary student. He actively participates in the work of his church, Our Lady of Mount

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Carmel, where he serves as a Master of Ceremonies at Mass, as well as a Sacristan for the parish.

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Alexis is employed by the local YMCA as a lifeguard and summer camp counselor for kayaking

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and surfing; and

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     WHEREAS, Alexis has been recognized for his devotion to his community. He was

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commended for his support of children with special needs by the Newport County Regional

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Special Education Advisory Board. He will build on this experience by participating on a week-

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long missionary trip in August 2012 with fifteen of his peers who were selected to volunteer at an

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orphanage for severely handicapped children located in Nicaragua; 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. Eagle Scout Alexis Joseph Cournoyer

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exemplifies everything an Eagle Scout should be and all that we hope our children will grow to

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be; 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 extends our deepest appreciation to Alexis for his untiring service

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to the community and for setting a high standard of commitment and dedication by which the

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youth of this great state may follow. We send our very best wishes to Alexis Joseph Cournoyer

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and wish him good health and happiness in the months and years ahead; and be it further

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

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to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to Alexis Joseph Cournoyer.

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