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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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

CONGRATULATING THOMAS DECESARE ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE

SCOUT

     Introduced By: Senators Shibley, Hodgson, and Maher

     Date Introduced: January 03, 2012

     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. Thomas DeCesare 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, Thomas is a member of Troop 1, East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Using his

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skills and abilities for the common good, he has earned numerous merit badges and has held

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several leadership positions, including Assistant Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader,

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and Chaplain’s Aid, and has served as an Order of Arrow Representative. He also received the

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distinguished 50 mile award as part of his adventure to Philmont; and

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     WHEREAS, Thomas, a true outdoorsman, attended all three high adventure camps:

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Philmont in New Mexico, Allagash in Maine, and the Florida Sea Base. He particularly enjoyed

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the two trips he took as part of his Allagash experience; and

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     WHEREAS, His concern for the large quantity of abandoned debris in Narragansett Bay

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and his understanding of the Bay and Atlantic Ocean helped Thomas choose an Eagle Project.

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His Eagle service project consisted of locating an abandoned and derelict 90-foot dock that had

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washed up on the beach at Goddard State Park. He decided to clean up the beach, which involved

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dismantling, sorting, transporting, and disposing of the dock. The debris was not only unsightly,

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but dangerous to the public. Thomas devoted countless hours and an amazing amount of energy

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carrying out his project for the benefit and enjoyment of the community; and

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     WHEREAS, Thomas is continuing his education by pursuing a Pharmacists degree at the

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University of New England in Biddeford, Maine; and

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     WHEREAS, Thomas DeCesare upholds the dignity and virtue of a true Eagle, and has

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proven himself to be worthy of 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 Thomas DeCesare on attaining the rank of Eagle. Convinced that Thomas’s

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distinguished career in Scouting will prepare him for a life replete with accomplishments and

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success, we are certain that he will continue to dedicate a large part of that life to the service of

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

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dedicated young man America needs; 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 Eagle Scout Thomas DeCesare.

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