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