SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 55
(By Senators Oliverio, Plymale and Williams)
Honoring Cody Gallagher on receiving a 2009 Prudential Spirit
Community Award for exemplary volunteer service.
Whereas, Cody Gallagher, an esteemed resident of Fairmont,
West Virginia, and a student at Rivesville Middle School, has
achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by
receiving a 2009 Prudential Spirit 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, Cody Gallagher earned his award by giving generously
of his time and energy in a program he initiated called "Share a
Bear, Show Your Care"; and
Whereas, The success of the State of West Virginia, the
strength of our communities and the overall vitality of American
society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young
people like Cody Gallagher who use their considerable talents and
resources to serve others; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby honors Cody Gallagher on receiving a 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award for exemplary volunteer
service; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes Cody
Gallagher's outstanding record of volunteer service, peer
leadership and community sprit and extends best wishes for his
continued success and happiness; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Cody Gallagher and the principal of
Rivesville Middle School.