Bill Text: GA SR430 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Eller, Zachary; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-03-03 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR430 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR430-Enrolled.html

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09 LC 94 0860

Senate Resolution 430

By: Senator Moody of the 56th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Zachary Eller; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Zachary Eller, of Milton, Georgia, has earned national recognition with a 2009 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 Northwestern Middle School, Zachary's love and concern for animals in need was evident at an early age, requesting that his friends and family give him pet food in lieu of birthday presents at the age of six; and

WHEREAS, inspiring his younger brother with his kindness, Zachary and his brother have collected and donated over 1,000 pounds of food for local animal shelters over the years; and

WHEREAS, Zachary has also has generously volunteered his free time at a pet rescue organization and has raised nearly $8,000 for the homeless pets by baking and selling dog biscuits at the shelter and through his website, www.woofemdowndogbiscuits.com; 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, Zachary Eller 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 Zachary Eller's incredible community service to this state and civic activism on behalf of homeless pets and extend congratulations for being recognized with a 2009 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 Zachary Eller.