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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Ava Ramsey on being named
4one of the State's top youth volunteers in the 25th annual
5Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards,
7presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the
8National Association of Secondary School Principals, were
9created in 1995 to honor young volunteers across America who
10have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their
11communities; more than 29,000 young people across the country
12participated in this year's program; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Ava Ramsey, a resident of Peoria and a student at
14Peoria Christian School, earned this award by volunteering
15hundreds of hours to work with middle school students in her
16community's drama program; her efforts included creating and
17teaching choreography, teaching technique, making props,
18managing lighting and sound, and recruiting other volunteers;
19and
 
20    WHEREAS, Ava Ramsey is a drama participant herself and was
21inspired to start this volunteer activity by her mother and
22grandmother, who both share her passion for the arts; 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 Ava Ramsey who use their considerable talents and
5resources to serve others; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
7HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
8we congratulate Ava Ramsey on receiving a Prudential Spirit of
9Community Award and recognize her outstanding record of
10volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit; we
11wish her many more successful years; and be it further
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13presented to Ava Ramsey as an expression of our esteem and
14respect.