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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 193
BY REPRESENTATIVE IVEY
COMMENDATIONS: Commends David Hooper upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout
A RESOLUTION1
To commend David Hooper of Baton Rouge upon achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and2
earning twenty-one merit badges.3
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend and celebrate the accomplishments of4
David Hooper of Boy Scouts of America Troop 169 on the memorable and historic occasion5
of his attainment of the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and6
WHEREAS, the purpose of Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February 8,7
1910, and chartered by the United States Congress in 1916, is to provide an educational8
program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of9
participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness; and10
WHEREAS, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting, a Boy11
Scout must fulfill all requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills, and12
the Eagle Scout must earn twenty-one merit badges which signify the mastery of Scoutcraft13
skills, including Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship14
in the World; and15
WHEREAS, in addition to earning the twenty-one merit badges, David Hooper is an16
honor student at Central High School; and17
WHEREAS, David Hooper traveled to Cimarron, New Mexico, to Philmont Scout18
Ranch for two weeks for a ninety-mile backpacking trip; and19
WHEREAS, only a small percentage of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout rank,20
illustrating that it takes a uniquely motivated young man like David Hooper to strive to21 HLS 14RS-5375 ORIGINAL
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embody the five integral responsibilities of an Eagle Scout, which are honor, loyalty,1
courage, cheer, and service; and2
WHEREAS, presented with his Eagle Scout badge, David Hooper joins the ranks of3
such esteemed and respected Eagle Scouts as the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, the thirty-eighth4
President of the United States, Captain James Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 space5
flight, and acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg; and6
WHEREAS, the legacy of the Boy Scouts of America is rich indeed, for it not only7
includes a history of service and proud citizenship which spans more than a century, but it8
includes the momentous and singular accomplishments of David Hooper, who is recognized9
and commended for his deep human values, the genuine spirit of good fellowship he10
inspires, and his service as a fine example of hard work and integrity in the eyes of future11
Eagle Scouts and his entire community.12
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on the celebrated and historic occasion of13
his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout, the House of Representatives of the Legislature14
of Louisiana does hereby commend and honor David Hooper of Baton Rouge upon15
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, does hereby express with utmost gratitude and respect for16
the exemplary strides he has taken as a scout and as a citizen, does hereby congratulate17
David Hooper and the members and leaders of Troop 169 as they commemorate this most18
significant and unforgettable event when David pledges his eternal loyalty to the code of the19
Eagle Scout, and does hereby wish David and his entire family full measures of happiness20
and success in all of their future endeavors.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted22
to David Hooper.23
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)]
Ivey HR No. 193
Commends David Hooper of Baton Rouge upon his earning the rank of Eagle Scout and 21
merit badges.