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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING NICHOLAS A. GIVEN ON ACHIEVING

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

     Introduced By: Senator V. Susan Sosnowski

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2013

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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     WHEREAS, In a society that grows increasingly fragmented and fractious and all too

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often tempts its youth to selfish and unwise decisions, it is a very special young man who chooses

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to dedicate himself to the service of others by putting into practice the noble ideals of the Scout

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Oath and Scout Law. Nicolas A. Given is just such a first-rate youth, and his accomplishments

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are truly deserving of our recognition; and

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     WHEREAS, Nicolas is a member of Troop 1 Kingston, Rhode Island. With perseverance

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and determination, he has attained the highest rank in scouting, the Eagle, by meeting all the

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extensive requirements; and

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     WHEREAS, During his years in scouting, Nicolas has demonstrated wide-ranging

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abilities that make him a worthy leader. In addition to earning an array of merit badges, Nicholas

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participated in a strenuous 52-mile hike across the Appalachian Trail and a high adventure camp

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at the Florida Sea Base in the Florida Keys; and

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     WHEREAS, As the highlight 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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Nicholas reclaimed an overgrown parking area at St. Augustine’s Church in Kingston, Rhode

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Island. Nicholas and fellow scouts devoted countless hours and amazing amount of energy using

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hand tools to clear the overgrown brush for his project; 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, Nicholas is the son of James and Paula Given, and is currently in his

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Sophomore year at South Kingstown High School, where he is a member of the wrestling team;

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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. Nicholas A. Given 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 Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby honors Nicholas A. Given for his service to the community and for setting a high standard

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of commitment and dedication by which youth of this great state may follow. We congratulate

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him for all he has done to attain the rank of Eagle, and extend our very best wishes for good

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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 Nicolas A. Given.

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