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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 ALEXANDER SMITH UPON

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

SCOUT

     Introduced By: Representative Karen L. MacBeth

     Date Introduced: June 04, 2013

     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 Boy Scouts of America is one of

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the largest youth organizations in the United States. The rank of Eagle Scout, which was first

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introduced in 1911, is the highest a young man can attain in the Boy Scouts, and the title of Eagle

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Scout is held for life; and

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     WHEREAS, Thomas Alexander Smith is a remarkable young man worthy of this

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

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     WHEREAS, Thomas has distinguished himself through his continued performance of

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

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Librarian, Troop Instructor, and Patrol Leader. He has exhibited a strong sense of duty, honor,

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

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     WHEREAS, Thomas Alexander Smith of Troop 1, Arnold Mills, 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. He has earned twenty-six merit badges, as well as the National Outdoor Award for

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Camping with Gold Segment, and the World Conservation Award. As the highlight of his

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scouting years and to complete the final step toward obtaining the rank of Eagle, Thomas

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planned, developed, and carried out an extensive Eagle Scout service project. His Eagle Project

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was to restore a historic section of the Old Diamond Hill Cemetery located in Cumberland, Rhode

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Island. His project included the relocation of a six-foot section of stone wall to create an

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accessible entrance, the removal of several bushes and overgrowth, and the clean-up of general

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debris and fallen limbs. Tom was also asked to install a thirty-six by forty-eight foot boundary

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fence around the perimeter. Funds for the project were donated by family and friends and services

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were discounted by a local hardware store. Thomas, fellow scouts, and countless volunteers

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devoted countless hours and an amazing amount of energy carrying out his project for the benefit

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of the community; and

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     WHEREAS, Thomas also finds the time and energy to be an exemplary student. His love

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for filmmaking has involved him in an array of school projects. He is also a member of the

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Lacrosse Team at school; and

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     WHEREAS, Currently a senior at Cumberland High School, Thomas plans to attend

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college after graduation and study either film production or script writing; 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 Thomas Alexander Smith

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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 honors Thomas Alexander Smith for all he has done to attain the

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rank of Eagle within the Boy Scouts of America; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That this House hereby extends our deepest appreciation to Thomas for his

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untiring service to the community and for setting a high standard of commitment and dedication

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by which the youth of this great state may follow. We send our very best wishes to Thomas

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Alexander Smith and wish him good health and happiness in the months and years ahead; and be

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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 Eagle Scout Thomas Alexander Smith.

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