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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Brianna Carey on
4receiving the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Brianna Carey, an esteemed resident of Geneva and
6a student at Geneva Community High School, has achieved
7national recognition for her exemplary volunteer service; and
 
8    WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential
9Financial in partnership with the National Association of
10Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across
11America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to
12serving their communities; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Brianna Carey earned this award by giving
14generously of her time and energy to founding a website to help
15teens all over the world with their emotional struggles called
16"A Cutter's Guardian Angel", which has grown into an
17organization that helps those in need via social media, the
18internet, and community events; she was motivated by her own
19experiences to found the site in 2012 and recently partnered
20with 3 other teens to help coordinate and expand the group,
21which is in the process of applying for nonprofit status; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, The success of the State of Illinois, the strength
2of our communities, and the overall vitality of American
3society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young
4people like Brianna Carey who use their considerable talents
5and resources to serve others; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
7NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
8congratulate and honor Brianna Carey as a recipient of the 2015
9Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and be it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That we recognize Brianna Carey's outstanding
11record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community
12spirit, and we extend best wishes for her continued success and
13happiness; and be it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to Brianna Carey as an expression of our esteem and
16respect.