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2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 66
BY REPRESENTATIVES SEABAUGH, BURFORD, BURRELL, AND CARMODY
A RESOLUTION
To commend Benjamin Maxey upon earning the highly coveted perfect ACT score of thirty-
six and being selected as Louisiana Nonpublic School Student of the Year.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Louisiana House of Representatives
recognizes the energy, intelligence, and self-motivation of Ben Maxey, a true leader and role
model among his peers; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Maxey is a Loyola College Prep student; his dedication to
academic achievement and drive to do his best at all times are evident in his perfect ACT
score and grade point average and his selection as Louisiana Nonpublic School Student of
the Year; and
WHEREAS, more than 1.9 million students in the United States took the ACT in
2013 and less than one-tenth of one percent scored a perfect thirty-six; and
WHEREAS, in the state of Louisiana, only twenty-one out of over forty-nine
thousand students earned a perfect score; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his perfect ACT score and his selection as Louisiana
Nonpublic School Student of the Year, Ben Maxey won first place in the District Literary
Rally in Biology I, Biology II, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, and Physics, and he also won first
place in the State Literary Rally in Biology I-Division III, Biology II-Overall, and Physics-
Division III, and received an excellent rating in Spanish IV Extemporaneous Speaking; and
WHEREAS, Ben also received first place in the Louisiana Association of Student
Councils' Essay Contest and second place in the District and State National History Day
Competitions; and
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WHEREAS, he was selected as Loyola College Prep's Flyer of the Year, which is the
most prestigious award bestowed by the faculty to the senior student who reflects the
school's motto, "a man for others"; and
WHEREAS, Ben is a member of numerous school associations and clubs, some of
which include serving as the student body president for the Student Government
Association, vice president of the National Honor Society, co-founder and president of the
Technology Club, and team captain and president of the Science Bowl Club; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his academic excellence, Ben enjoys playing the piano,
pipe organ, and tennis; he also spent time tutoring children in his community and
volunteering at Providence House's Child Development Center; and
WHEREAS, Ben Maxey is a truly talented Louisiana student who demonstrates
outstanding academic excellence that is commendable.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Benjamin Maxey upon earning the highly
coveted perfect ACT score of thirty-six and being selected as the Louisiana Nonpublic
School Student of the Year; does hereby recognize and record for posterity his remarkable
academic success; and does hereby wish Ben full measures of success and happiness in his
future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Benjamin Maxey.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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