SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24

(By Senators Prezioso, Oliverio, Anderson, Minard, Sharpe, Ross, Helmick, Kessler, Edgell, Hunter, Minear and Ball)


Congratulating Blaire Nuzum and Melinda Poland on achieving national recognition for volunteer service by receiving Spirit of Community awards for 2000.

Whereas, Blaire Nuzum, a student at East Fairmont High School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a silver Prudential Spirit of Community award for 2000; and
Whereas, Melinda Poland, a student at Morgantown High School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a bronze Prudential Spirit of Community award for 2000; and
Whereas, These prestigious awards honor young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and
Whereas, The success of the State of West Virginia, the strength of our communities and the overall vitality of American society depends, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Blaire Nuzum and Melinda Poland who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby congratulates Blaire Nuzum of East Fairmont High School and Melinda Poland of Morgantown High School on their receipt of the Spirit of Community award and hereby recognizes their outstanding record of volunteer service and community spirit; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Blaire Nuzum and Melinda Poland.