2017 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81
BY SENATOR MILLS
A RESOLUTION
To commend Matthew Maurice Louviere upon achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend and celebrate the accomplishments of
Matthew Maurice Louviere of Boy Scouts of America Troop 133 and Venture Crew 119 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 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, Matthew has had
excellent mentors and role models, including his siblings Mikelyn and Michelle; mother
Tammy; and father Mike, who is a former Cub Scout leader and has held leadership
positions with Troop 133 and Venture Crew 119; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the merit badges he has earned in scouting, Matthew has
held several leadership positions including patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, and
senior patrol leader for Troop 133; den chief for Pack 463; bugler; instructor for merit
badges on kayaking, canoeing, and life saving; and has been the recipient of special scouting
honors of achievement including the Claude Hoover Memorial Award for Outstanding Scout
of the District and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Outstanding Scout; and
WHEREAS, Matthew served as an instructor for the Introduction to Leadership
Skills training course at the National Youth Leadership Training and is trained as a Red
Cross certified lifeguard with additional training in first aid and defibrillator use; and
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WHEREAS, for his Eagle Scout service project, Matthew, worked to improve the
New Iberia City Dog Park; and
WHEREAS, Matthew attends Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and New Iberia
Senior High School in New Iberia, Louisiana, where he is graduating with honors, having
attained a 3.0 GPA; has been a member of the school marching band, serving as their
trumpet section leader; and has been a member of the concert band, all parish honor band,
and district honor band; and
WHEREAS, Matthew's accomplishments in music earned him a position with the
New Iberia Community Band and the 2017 Louisiana Start Drum Corp; and
WHEREAS, in the fall, Matthew will be attending the University of Louisiana at
Lafayette where he will major in accounting and be a member of The Pride of Acadiana, UL
Lafayette's marching band.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Matthew Maurice Louviere upon achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Matthew Maurice Louviere.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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