HR0154 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Brian Zimmerman, an esteemed resident of Batavia and a student at Marmion Academy in Aurora, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2007 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and

WHEREAS, Brian Zimmerman earned this award by giving generously of his time and energy to organize a school supply drive that assembled and distributed 21,000 back-to-school packages for disadvantaged children at 22 schools and organizations in his area; for his "Crayons for Kids" drive, Brian recruited volunteers, solicited sponsors, collected school supplies, sorted and packed the items and delivered the packages; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of Illinois, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Brian Zimmerman who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Brian Zimmerman on being a recipient of a 2007 Prudential Spirit of Community Award, recognizing his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit, and extend our best wishes for his continued success and happiness; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Brian Zimmerman as a symbol of our esteem.