Bill Text: MS SC603 | 2015 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend Kimberly Sanchez for winning the 2015 Mississippi Prudential Spirit of Community Award as Distinguished Finalist.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-11 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC603 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2015-SC603-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2015 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Gollott, Tindell, Butler (38th), Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd)
Senate Concurrent Resolution 603
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING KIMBERLY SANCHEZ, BILOXI HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OF BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI, UPON HER RECEIPT OF THE 2015 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD AS A DISTINGUISHED FINALIST.
WHEREAS, Kimberly Sanchez, 18, a Senior at Biloxi High School in Biloxi, Mississippi, has been named a Distinguished Finalist for 2015 by receiving a Prudential Spirit of Community Award for impressive community service activities; and
WHEREAS, this prestigious award, now in its 20th year, 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, Kimberly Sanchez entertains patients at local nursing homes and a local hospice by playing her violin and visiting with the patients after her performances. Kimberly, who is referred to as a "musical therapist," has been sharing her talent since 2013 and plans to apply all she has learned from the experience to her future as a doctor; and
WHEREAS, "Prudential is proud to honor these students for making meaningful contributions to their communities," said Prudential Chairman and CEO John Strangfeld. "We hope that shining a spotlight on their initiative, creativity and compassion inspires others to consider how they, too, can make a difference"; and
WHEREAS, all public and private middle-level and high schools in the country, as well as all Girl Scout Councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross Chapters, YMCAs, Camp Fire USA Councils and volunteer centers, were eligible to select a student or member for a local Prudential Spirit of Community Award this past November. Local honorees were then reviewed by state-level judges, who selected State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists based on criteria such as personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal growth; and
WHEREAS, ten of the State Honorees, five middle-level and five high school students, will be named America's Top Ten Youth Volunteers of the Year by a prestigious national selection committee; and
WHEREAS, the success of the State of Mississippi, the strength of our communities and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of these young Mississippi citizens, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Biloxi High School Senior Kimberly Sanchez of Biloxi, Mississippi, upon her receipt of the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Award as District Distinguished Finalist, and recognize her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership and community spirit, and extend to Kimberly and her family the best wishes for success in her future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Kimberly and her family, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
