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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MICHAEL A. CAPALBO ON ACHIEVING | |
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SCOUTING'S MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR, THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT | |
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Introduced By: Representative Karen L. MacBeth | |
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Date Introduced: June 04, 2013 | |
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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. Michael A. Capalbo 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, Michael is a member of Troop 1, Diamond Hill, Cumberland. 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, During his years in scouting, Michael has demonstrated a wide-range of |
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abilities, making him a worthy leader. Michael also exhibited high self-confidence and effective |
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skills; and |
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WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Michael earned a myriad of |
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merit badges, and as the pinnacle of his scouting years, he completed the final step toward |
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obtaining the rank of Eagle by planning and carrying out an extensive Eagle service project. |
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Michael mapped out the walking trails at the Monastery in Cumberland using global positioning |
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information and installed a board to display the trail map; and |
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WHEREAS, Attaining the rank of Eagle requires considerable perseverance and is |
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considered to be the pinnacle of achievement with the Boy Scouts of America. It is an exceptional |
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distinction achieved by fewer than five percent of all the young men who enter scouting; 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. Michael A. Capalbo 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 honor Michael A. Capalbo 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 Michael A. Capalbo. |
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