10-R130

2010 -- S 2710

Enacted 03/23/10

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

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING ANDREW HEVEY UPON ACHIEVING

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

Introduced By: Senator Leo R. Blais

Date Introduced: March 18, 2010

     WHEREAS, Earning an Eagle Scout Badge is the pinnacle of achievement within the

Boy Scouts of America. It is an exceptional distinction achieved by fewer than five percent of all

the young men who enter scouting; and

     WHEREAS, Andrew Hevey is a remarkable young man worthy of this prestigious

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

     WHEREAS, Learning important lifelong skills and values, Andrew Hevey of Troop 39 in

Summit, Rhode Island, has earned 34 merit badges, including Rifle Shooting, Geology, and First

Aid, to name just a few; and

     WHEREAS, As the highlight of his scouting years and to complete the final step toward

obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout, Andrew planned, developed, and carried out an extensive

Eagle Scout service project. He cleared and marked a sunrise trail at the Alton Jones Camp,

volunteering 87 hours to complete this project. It is an outstanding example of his involvement

and concern for the citizens of West Greenwich; and

     WHEREAS, It is essential and fitting to recognize the triumphs of our youth and to

celebrate the accomplishments of our future leaders. Andrew exemplifies everything an Eagle

Scout should be and all that we hope our children will grow to be; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby honors Andrew Hevey for all he has done to attain the rank of Eagle within the Boy

Scouts of America; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this Senate extends our deepest appreciation to Andrew Hevey for his

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

by which youth of this great state may follow. We proffer our very best wishes for good health

and happiness in the months and years ahead; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Andrew Hevey.

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