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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THOMAS M. SULLIVAN ON ACHIEVING

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

     Introduced By: Representatives MacBeth, McLaughlin, Ackerman, and Trillo

     Date Introduced: March 21, 2013

     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. Thomas M. Sullivan 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, During his years in scouting, Thomas has held several leadership positions

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including Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Instructor, and Assistant Patrol Leader. He has

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demonstrated wide-ranging abilities, effective skills and the kind of self-confidence that makes

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him a worthy leader; and

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     WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Thomas earned a myriad of

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merit badges. In addition, he also earned the Order of the Arrow, which is Scouting’s honor

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society; and

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     WHEREAS, Thomas has completed the arduous and demanding requirements necessary

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to be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. As the highlight of his scouting years and to complete the

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final step toward obtaining the rank of Eagle, Thomas planned, financed, and designed an

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extensive Eagle Scout service project. His Eagle Project was to construct team benches for the

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Cumberland High School and town recreational athletic teams at Tucker Field. Thomas and

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fellow scouts devoted countless hours and an amazing amount of energy carrying out his project

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for the benefit and enjoyment of the community; and

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     WHEREAS, Thomas is the son of James and Michele Sullivan and is a Senior at

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Cumberland High School. He is also recognized as an honor student and Army ROTC 4-Year

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Scholarship Award winner. In addition to scouting, Thomas is a member of the Cumberland High

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School Variety Show and St. John Vianney Catholic Youth Group and is a volunteer at Historic

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Metcalf-Franklin Farm. He is the Captain of the Cross Country & Indoor Track Northern

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Division Championship Teams; 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. Thomas M. Sullivan is a remarkable young

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man who exemplifies everything an Eagle Scout should be, and all that we hope our children will

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grow to 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 honors Thomas M. Sullivan for his service to the community and

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for setting a high standard of commitment and dedication by which youth of this great state may

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follow. We congratulate him for all he has done to attain the rank of Eagle, and extend our very

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best wishes for good health and happiness in the months and years ahead; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Thomas M. Sullivan.

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