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Regular Session, 2010 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 65
BY SENATOR CHEEK
A RESOLUTION
To commend and congratulate Antonio Rivera on being recognized as one of Louisiana's
2010 Young Heroes.
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana has
learned of the honor bestowed upon Antonio Rivera, as a recipient of the 2010 Louisiana
Young Heroes Award; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Young Heroes awards are given each year to students in
grades four through twelve who have excelled in academics and public service while
overcoming adversity in their own lives, and who serve as an inspiration to others through
their actions and strength of character; and
WHEREAS, these awards are presented by Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the
Rotary Club of Baton Rouge and underwritten by Books-a-Million and Chase; and
WHEREAS, Antonio Rivera is an outstanding sixteen year old student with a 4.8
grade point average who attends Evangel Christian Academy where he is a member of the
National Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Antonio Rivera's parents died of tragic circumstances when he was very
young, and despite his age, he became the primary care giver for his ailing grandmother who
died when he was only eleven years old; and
WHEREAS, shortly after his grandmother's death, Antonio moved to New York to
live with his sister, however, they both unfortunately ended up living homeless on the streets
of the city; and
WHEREAS, through Metro Ministries, Antonio returned to Louisiana to live with
the Harrelson family, where he continues to blossom and thrive; and SR NO. 65 ENROLLED
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WHEREAS, Antonio is active in his church, and volunteers with a number of groups
that help provide Christmas gifts for the underprivileged, sends care packages to soldiers
overseas, visits nursing homes and works with the Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Antonio's success story is that of a very special person who has strived
to overcome numerous obstacles and hardship in his young life to become a strong,
determined, kind, and generous individual who gives back to his community at every
opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Antonio is deserving of this prestigious recognition and should be
forever proud of his extraordinary accomplishments in the face of tremendous adversity and
of the hope and inspiration he has brought to the lives of his classmates, teachers, friends,
and adopted family, and he has earned the enduring appreciation and respect of the members
of the Senate on behalf of every citizen of the state of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,
and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon young people
like Antonio Rivera, who, even when faced with adversity, continuously strives to make the
world a better place.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby commends Antonio Rivera, a 2010 recipient of the Louisiana Young Heroes award,
and expresses gratitude for the extraordinary service he provides in his community and the
contributions he makes to the state of Louisiana, and honors the bravery, courage, and
determination he has shown with his extraordinary accomplishments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be presented to
Antonio Rivera, a 2010 recipient of the Louisiana Young Heroes Award.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE