SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34

(By Senators Oliverio, Prezioso, Boley, Deem, Unger, Snyder, Minard and Caldwell)


Congratulating the 2004 Prudential Spirit of Community Award honorees and finalists.

Whereas, Shilo Summers and Anthony Lauer have distinguished themselves by receiving the 2004 Prudential Spirit of Community Award which recognizes exemplary volunteer service and honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and
Whereas, Shilo Summers, a fifth-grade student at Monongah Middle School, was named West Virginia's top middle school-level youth volunteer for her involvement in environmental issues through her project, "Guardian for Earth"; and
Whereas, Anthony Lauer, a sophomore at St. Marys High School, raised funds and coordinated efforts to build a community monument and park honoring 51 men, including his grandfather and other family members, who were killed when the power plant tower on Willow Island collapsed in 1978; and
Whereas, Natalie Pitrolo, a senior at East Fairmont High School, and Kristy Keefer, a senior at Berkeley Springs High School, were also recognized as distinguished finalists for the 2004 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
Whereas, The success of the State of West Virginia, the strength of its communities and the overall vitality of American society depends, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Shilo Summers, Anthony Lauer, Natalie Pitrolo and Kristy Keefer; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby congratulates the 2004 Prudential Spirit of Community Award honorees and finalists; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Shilo Summers, Anthony Lauer, Natalie Pitrolo and Kristy Keefer.