A Senate resolution congratulating Liam Arroyo of Rochester, Minnesota, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon

The bill formally congratulates Liam Arroyo for earning the Eagle Scout rank and acknowledges his leadership, community service, and future plans.

Referred to Rules and Administration

Overview

Type: Senate Resolution

Official Title: A Senate resolution congratulating Liam Arroyo of Rochester, Minnesota, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout

Session/Jurisdiction: Minnesota, 2025-2026

Introduced: May 5, 2026

Referred to: Rules and Administration

Sponsors: Primary sponsor Carla J. Nelson; Co-sponsor Liz Boldon

Purpose and Intent

The resolution acknowledges and congratulates Liam Arroyo of Rochester, Minnesota, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America.

It recognizes the significance of earning Eagle Scout in the Scouts BSA program, noting Liam’s demonstrated leadership, community service, and mastery of Scouting skills.

The resolution highlights Liam’s community service project with Family Promise of Rochester, which supports preventing and ending family homelessness through shelter, eviction prevention, and stabilization.

It notes Liam’s plan to attend Hamline University to study political science and pre-law, and mentions an upcoming Eagle Court of Honor.

Key Provisions and Provisions Highlights

Congratulatory Note: The core provision is a formal expression of congratulations from the Minnesota Senate to Liam Arroyo.

Public Recognition: Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution, authenticated with the Secretary’s signature and the Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, to be transmitted to Liam Arroyo.

Authority for Preparation: The resolution is authorized and prepared for formal presentation and acknowledgment.

Who/What Is Affected

Primary Individual: Liam Arroyo, Rochester, Minnesota, recipient of the Eagle Scout rank.

Institutional Bodies: Minnesota Senate, specifically the Secretary of the Senate and the Senate Rules and Administration Committee.

Community Partners Mentioned: Family Promise of Rochester (as part of the cited community service project).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction Date: May 5, 2026.

Referral: Referred to the Senate Rules and Administration Committee for consideration.

Action Nature: Non-binding ceremonial resolution; serves to publicly recognize and commend Liam Arroyo.

Next Steps: If adopted, the Senate will authorize the preparation and transmittal of the resolution copy to Liam Arroyo. No fiscal impact or regulatory change is anticipated.

Summary Statement

SR 84 is a ceremonial resolution by the Minnesota Senate recognizing Liam Arroyo for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, detailing his community service with Family Promise of Rochester and his expected college plans. It serves as formal commendation and public acknowledgment, with the Secretary of the Senate assigned to prepare and transmit a copy of the resolution to Liam upon adoption.

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