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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
BY SENATOR MILLS
A RESOLUTION
To commend Jacques Laviolette upon achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend and celebrate the accomplishments of
Jacques Laviolette of Boy Scouts of America Troop 55 on the occasion of his attainment of
the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February
8, 1910, and chartered by the United States Congress in 1916, is to provide an educational
program for boys and young men to build character, to train in the responsibilities of
participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness; and
WHEREAS, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting, a Boy
Scout must fulfill all requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills, and
the Eagle Scout must earn twenty-one merit badges which signify the mastery of Scoutcraft
skills, including Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship
in the World; and
WHEREAS, in his scouting endeavors, as well as in life in general, Jacques has had
excellent mentors and role models, including his older brother, Trey, who attained the rank
of Eagle Scout in 2012; his father, Bernard, who earned the rank of Eagle in 1985; and his
mother, Nessie, who has served as assistant Cub Scout den mother; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the merit badges he has earned in scouting, Jacques has
been active in school activities beyond the classroom, attending St. Cecilia School in
Broussard, Louisiana, through the spring of 2014 where he was a member of Junior Beta
Club, an academic honorary club, was active in youth ministry, played golf, soccer, and
baseball, and was awarded Christian Leader of the Year for the 2010-2011 school year; and
WHEREAS, moving on to high school at Teurlings Catholic High School in
Lafayette, Jacques has been a hard-working student, becoming involved in Christian retreats
and class community service projects; and
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WHEREAS, Jacques has been involved in his community outside of school and
while at St. Cecilia, he participated in a class project of serving lunch to the homeless at St.
Joseph's Diner; and
WHEREAS, Jacques Laviolette was a member of a Broussard youth group, attended
faith camp in 2012 and, also, attended various service projects with Broussard Scout
Troop 55; and
WHEREAS, Jacques is involved in his family life, being especially attentive to his
ninety-year-old great-grandmother, visiting her weekly and helping her with yard work and
household chores; and
WHEREAS, Jacques manages to keep busy apart from school and scouting as he
raises rabbits, mows lawns, catches crawfish in season, and works at his family's sugarcane
farm when he is not in school; and
WHEREAS, Jacques' accomplishment of earning the rank of Eagle Scout is but a part
of the life he leads, helping his family and friends, serving his community, and learning
every day to be the best person and citizen that he can be, a lofty goal, indeed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Jacques Laviolette upon achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Jacques Laviolette.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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