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2023 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 175
BY REPRESENTATIVE LACOMBE
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Jacob Sam Eaves on his acceptance to the United States
Naval Academy
1 A RESOLUTION
2To commend Jacob Sam Eaves on his acceptance to the United States Naval Academy.
3 WHEREAS, Jacob Sam Eaves is a 2023 graduate of Catholic High of Pointe Coupee
4in New Roads, Louisiana; he is the valedictorian of his class and finished his high school
5career with an unweighted 4.0 GPA and weighted 4.12 GPA; his academic achievements
6also include completing several dual enrollment courses, membership in the National Society
7of High School Scholars, and scoring a 31 on the ACT; and
8 WHEREAS, Jacob's achievements extend far beyond the classroom; he was a
9member of his school's varsity teams in powerlifting, soccer, track and field, Esports, and
10swimming; he is particularly accomplished in powerlifting, winning a 2023 state
11championship, setting a state lifting record, placing in multiple meets, and winning his
12team's coach's award; he was also a member of the All-Academic Composite Teams in both
13powerlifting and track and field; and
14 WHEREAS, Jacob is a proven leader who consistently displays a remarkable degree
15of maturity and initiative; he served as student council president during his sophomore and
16junior years of high school and as vice president during his senior year; he was a founding
17member and captain of the Catholic High of Pointe Coupee Esports team and president of
18the school's Beta Club, Culture Club, and Music Club; he participated in the Pointe Coupee
19Young Leaders program and the Louisiana State University Ag Leadership Program; and
20 WHEREAS, Jacob has received countless awards and honors for his many
21achievements, including placing first in the Diocese of Baton Rouge and third in the state
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1of Louisiana during the Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Leadership competition and
2winning the United States Naval Science Award, Broadcom Masters Award, Golden Hornet
3Award, and many more; and
4 WHEREAS, Jacob is a truly humble community servant who has volunteered at the
5Louisiana War Veterans Home, the Baton Rouge Food Bank, the Sons of the American
6Legion, and the Harvest Festival; he also served as a civil air patrol cadet and classmate tutor
7and participated in the 4-H Leadership Challenge Camp; and
8 WHEREAS, Jacob is the son of Jason Scott Eaves and Christy Eaves and brother of
9Anna Jean Eaves; his grandparents are Sam and Gloria Eaves and Larry and Stephanie Jean
10Dobson; and
11 WHEREAS, Jacob Sam Eaves recently received an Offer of Appointment from both
12the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy; he has chosen
13to attend the Naval Academy, and he is most deserving of the highest recognition for his
14truly astonishing accomplishments and for bringing immense pride to the state of Louisiana.
15 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
16Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Jacob Sam Eaves on his acceptance to the
17United States Naval Academy and does hereby extend sincerest wishes that he continue to
18prosper in all of his endeavors as he serves his country with pride and honor.
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)]
HR 175 Original 2023 Regular Session LaCombe
Commends Jacob Sam Eaves on his acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy.
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