Bill Text: GA SR1620 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Vassil, Andrew; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1620 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1620-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1620
By:
Senator Unterman of the 45th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Andrew Vassil; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Andrew Vassil of Woodstock, Georgia, has earned national recognition by being
honored with the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
WHEREAS,
established in 1995 by Prudential Financial and the National Association of
Secondary School Principals, the Prudential Spirit of Community Award honors
young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary
commitment to service in their community; and
WHEREAS,
an eighth grader at Queen of Angels Catholic School, Andrew spent six years
raising money and giving speeches to support research and patient care for
childhood cancer to honor the incredible treatment he received from St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital at age six for an inoperable brain tumor;
and
WHEREAS,
Andrew shares his story of hope and survival in television commercials and at
events such as golf tournaments, school functions, country club dinners,
auctions, radio station phone-a-thons, corporate events, and major galas,
helping to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars; and
WHEREAS,
the success of the State of Georgia, the strength of communities, and the
vitality of this nation depend heavily upon the service of young people and
their willingness to devote their time, energy, and talent to others;
and
WHEREAS,
Andrew represents the true spirit of service, peer leadership, and
responsibility, and the State of Georgia looks with great anticipation to the
future of this bright and promising young student.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Andrew Vassil's incredible community service to this state and extend
congratulations for being recognized with the 2010 Prudential Spirit of
Community Award.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Andrew Vassil.
