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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
BY SENATOR WARD
A RESOLUTION
To commend Bradley Gueho for his outstanding community service in the establishment of
a charitable food pantry in his hometown of Livonia, Louisiana, and to congratulate
him on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
WHEREAS, Nelson Bradley Gueho is a senior at Catholic High School of Pointe
Coupee who led an impressive community service project to create the Great Harvest Food
Pantry now located at the District Four fire substation on Calloway Lane in Livonia; and
WHEREAS, as an Eagle Scout candidate, Bradley was required to complete a
comprehensive community service project, and through diligence and hard work, the
undertaking was completed in eight months; and
WHEREAS, working along with his troop and scoutmasters, Gueho secured
donations of lumber and equipment to construct the ninety square-foot building and to
furnish it with shelving, lighting, and air conditioning; and
WHEREAS, Bradley and fellow scout, Travis O'Callaghan, arranged food drives at
local high schools, False River Academy, and Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee,
which along with local contributions of nonperishable food items, stocked the facility; and
WHEREAS, the Great Harvest Food Pantry opened in August 2016, and supplies
food for the needy; and it was especially helpful during the summer flood of 2016 and the
holiday season that year; and
WHEREAS, Bradley Gueho was awarded his Eagle Scout Badge by the Istrouma
Area Council of Boy Scouts of America in December 2016; a well-earned accomplishment
for a worthy recipient; and
WHEREAS, the rank of Eagle Scout is a rare pinnacle in scouting with only four
percent of all scouts attaining the rank of Eagle; to attain the Eagle Badge, a scout must earn
at least twenty-one merit badges, display leadership and outdoor skills, demonstrate by
example the Scout Oath and Law, and complete a service project in the community; which
in the case of Bradley, resulted in the creation of the Great Harvest Food Pantry; and
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WHEREAS, the Boy Scout Oath states, "On my honor, I will do my best. To do my
duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight", and Bradley Gueho
has upheld that promise in thought, word, and deed; and
WHEREAS, other nationally known and prestigious Eagle Scouts include President
Gerald Ford, astronaut Neil Armstrong, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and the
founder of Walmart, Inc., Sam Walton; and
WHEREAS, Bradley is the son of Assistant Police Chief Kerry Gueho and Michelle
Gueho, who are very proud of their son and the remarkable improvements he has brought
to fruition; and
WHEREAS, Bradley received national recognition as a 2017 Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards Distinguished Finalist for exemplary volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, the opening of the food bank received public notice at the Livonia Town
Council meeting on August 8, 2016, by Mayor Troy Chustz and Police Chief Brad Joffrion;
and
WHEREAS, Bradley Gueho used a service-oriented project to help those in need and
brought about a meaningful and much needed change to his community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Bradley Gueho for his outstanding community service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does
hereby congratulate Bradley on his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Bradley Gueho.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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