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HOUSE RESOLUTION


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

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

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

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


 






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and resources to serve others; therefore, be it

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

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