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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

CONGRATULATING MARK DEVOL

ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

     Introduced By: Representatives Gallison, Marshall, Edwards, and Casey

     Date Introduced: June 19, 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. Mark Devol is just such an extraordinary young man, and his

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accomplishments are truly worthy and deserving of our recognition and praise; and

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     WHEREAS, Mark Devol, a member of Troop 6, Bristol, quickly advanced through the

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ranks to attain the rank of Eagle. Using his skills and abilities for the common good, Mark earned

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twenty-nine merit badges. Through perseverance and determination, he has attained the highest

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rank in scouting, the Eagle, by meeting all the extensive requirements; and

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     WHEREAS, Mark has demonstrated his leadership skills by holding the position of

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Quartermaster; and

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     WHEREAS, Mark’s Eagle Project was to take on the challenge of organizing and

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planning major renovations of the chicken coop at Mount Hope Farm, a working farm that is a

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big draw for younger visitors.  Mark refurbished the coop and installed new fencing around it.

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Thanks to Mark’s great efforts, the visitors, especially the children, can enjoy the farm. Mark and

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

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and

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     WHEREAS, Mark Devol upholds the dignity and virtue of a true Eagle, and has proven

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himself to be worthy of trust and a truly dynamic leader; 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 Mark Devol on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

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Convinced that Mark’s distinguished career in Scouting will prepare him for a life replete with

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accomplishments and success, we are certain that he will continue to dedicate a large part of that

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life to the service of others. We extend our best wishes to Mark at his Eagle Court of Honor on

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Friday, June 21, 2013; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Eagle Scout Mark Devol.

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