Bill Text: VA HR360 | 2019 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending Jai Kumar.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-21 - Bill text as passed House (HR360ER) [HR360 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-HR360-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, Jai Kumar, an esteemed resident of South Riding and a student at Freedom High School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2019 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, Jai Kumar earned this award by giving generously of his time and energy to "ForTrinidad," a charity organization that has sent over 1,000 books, school supplies, and Christmas gifts to more than 150 children in Trinidad, and "Read a Book, Donate a Book," an initiative he created that encourages local fifth-grade students to donate books as part of a reading challenge; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Commonwealth, the strength of its communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Jai Kumar who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Jai Kumar, a valued member of the South Riding community, hereby be commended for achieving the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jai Kumar as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit, and best wishes for his continued success and happiness.
