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First Extraordinary Session, 2011
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 21
BY REPRESENTATIVE TIM BURNS
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Ryan Magrath upon his achievement of Eagle Scout
A RESOLUTION1
To commend and congratulate Ryan Magrath on obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy2
Scout Troop 111 in Mandeville, Louisiana.3
WHEREAS, Ryan Magrath, son of Heidi and Robert Magrath, Jr., has attained the4
rank of Eagle Scout at the young age of fourteen years; and5
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend and celebrate the accomplishments of6
Ryan Magrath of the Boy Scouts of America on the memorable and historic occasion of his7
attainment of the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and8
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February9
8, 1910, and chartered by the United States Congress in 1916, is to provide an educational10
program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of11
participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness; and12
WHEREAS, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting, a Boy13
Scout must fulfill all requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills, and14
the Eagle Scout must earn twenty-one Merit Badges which signify the mastery of Scoutcraft15
skills, including Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship16
in the World; and17
WHEREAS, in addition to the Merit Badges Ryan has earned, he has planned,18
organized, and directed an Eagle Service Project of landscaping at St. Timothy United19
Methodist Church, which is deemed to be of significant value to his community and which20
will remain an endeavor of which he should forever be proud; and21 HLS 111ES-357 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, only a small percentage of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout rank,1
illustrating that it takes a uniquely motivated young man like Ryan Magrath to strive to2
embody the five integral responsibilities of an Eagle Scout, which are honor, loyalty,3
courage, cheer, and service; and4
WHEREAS, presented with his Eagle Scout badge, Ryan Magrath joins the ranks of5
such esteemed and respected Eagle Scouts as the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, the thirty-eighth6
President of the United States, Captain James Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 space7
flight, and acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg; and8
WHEREAS, the legacy of the Boy Scouts of America is rich indeed, for it not only9
includes a history of service and proud citizenship which spans nearly a century, it includes10
the momentous and singular accomplishments of Ryan Magrath, who is recognized and11
commended for his deep human values, the genuine spirit of good fellowship he inspires,12
and his service as a fine example of hard work and integrity in the eyes of future Eagle13
Scouts and his entire community.14
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the celebrated and historic occasion of his15
Court of Honor, the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby16
commend and honor Ryan Magrath of Mandeville because he walks an honorable path along17
the Eagle Scout trail, does hereby express utmost gratitude and respect for the exemplary18
strides he has taken as a Scout and as a citizen, does hereby congratulate Ryan as he19
commemorates this most significant and unforgettable event when he pledges his eternal20
loyalty to the code of the Eagle Scout, and does wish Ryan and his entire family full21
measures of happiness and success in the years to come.22
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted23
to Ryan Magrath of Mandeville, Louisiana.24
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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Commends Ryan Magrath of Mandeville upon achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.