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Regular Session, 2010
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
BY SENATOR CHEEK
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Antonio Rivera on being recognized as one of
Louisiana's Young Heroes.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend and congratulate Antonio Rivera on being recognized as one of Louisiana's2
2010 Young Heroes.3
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana has4
learned of the honor bestowed upon Antonio Rivera, as a recipient of the 2010 Louisiana5
Young Heroes Award; and6
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Young Heroes awards are given each year to students in7
grades four through twelve who have excelled in academics and public service while8
overcoming adversity in their own lives, and who serve as an inspiration to others through9
their actions and strength of character; and10
WHEREAS, these awards are presented by Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the11
Rotary Club of Baton Rouge and underwritten by Books-a-Million and Chase; and12
WHEREAS, Antonio Rivera is an outstanding sixteen year old student with a 4.813
grade point average who attends Evangel Christian Academy where he is a member of the14
National Honor Society; and15
WHEREAS, Antonio Rivera's parents died of tragic circumstances when he was very16
young, and despite his age, he became the primary care giver for his ailing grandmother who17
died when he was only eleven years old; and18 SR NO. 65
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WHEREAS, shortly after his grandmother's death, Antonio moved to New York to1
live with his sister, however, they both unfortunately ended up living homeless on the streets2
of the city; and3
WHEREAS, through Metro Ministries, Antonio returned to Louisiana to live with4
the Harrelson family, where he continues to blossom and thrive; and5
WHEREAS, Antonio is active in his church, and volunteers with a number of groups6
that help provide Christmas gifts for the underprivileged, sends care packages to soldiers7
overseas, visits nursing homes and works with the Special Olympics; and8
WHEREAS, Antonio's success story is that of a very special person who has strived9
to overcome numerous obstacles and hardship in his young life to become a strong,10
determined, kind, and generous individual who gives back to his community at every11
opportunity; and12
WHEREAS, Antonio is deserving of this prestigious recognition and should be13
forever proud of his extraordinary accomplishments in the face of tremendous adversity and14
of the hope and inspiration he has brought to the lives of his classmates, teachers, friends,15
and adopted family, and he has earned the enduring appreciation and respect of the members16
of the Senate on behalf of every citizen of the state of Louisiana; and17
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,18
and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon young people19
like Antonio Rivera, who, even when faced with adversity, continuously strives to make the20
world a better place.21
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana22
hereby commends Antonio Rivera, a 2010 recipient of the Louisiana Young Heroes award,23
and expresses gratitude for the extraordinary service he provides in his community and the24
contributions he makes to the state of Louisiana, and honors the bravery, courage, and25
determination he has shown with his extraordinary accomplishments.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be presented to27
Antonio Rivera, a 2010 recipient of the Louisiana Young Heroes Award.28 SR NO. 65
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Tammy Crain Waldrop.
DIGEST
Cheek SR No.
Commends Antonio Rivera on being recognized as one of Louisiana's 2010 Young Heroes.