SLS 19RS-834 ORIGINAL
2019 Regular Session
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 66
BY SENATOR PEACOCK
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Julianna Gouthiere from Youree Drive Middle School
on being selected as a Distinguished Finalist in Louisiana for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards program.
1 A RESOLUTION
2 To commend Julianna Gouthiere from Youree Drive Middle School on being named a
3 Distinguished Finalist in Louisiana for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community
4 Awards program.
5 WHEREAS, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program represents the
6 United States' largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service; and
7 WHEREAS, all public and private middle and high schools in the country, as well
8 as all Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs,
9 and affiliates of Points of Light's HandsOn Network, were eligible to select a student or
10 member for a local Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
11 WHEREAS, this prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial, Inc. in
12 partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young
13 volunteers across the country who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to
14 serving their communities; and
15 WHEREAS, the nationwide program, in its twenty-fourth year, recognizes young
16 people for outstanding, self-initiated community service; and
17 WHEREAS, Julianna Gouthiere of Shreveport is a twelve-year-old sixth grader at
18 Youree Drive Middle School who was named a Distinguished Finalist for collecting and
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1 donating more than 15,000 stuffed animals for children in difficult situations through her
2 nonprofit, "Bear Share"; and
3 WHEREAS, this extraordinary young woman exemplifies the spirit of community
4 that is so important to the future of our state and country; and
5 WHEREAS, the success of the state of Louisiana, the strength of our communities,
6 and the overall vitality of American society depends, in great measure, upon the dedication
7 of young people like Julianna Gouthiere who use their compassion and considerable talent
8 to assist others.
9 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
10 does hereby commend and congratulate Julianna Gouthiere on being chosen as one of the
11 Distinguished Finalists in Louisiana for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards;
12 does hereby recognize her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and
13 community spirit; and does hereby extend to her best wishes for continued success and
14 happiness in her future endeavors.
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
16 Julianna Gouthiere.
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
SR 66 Original 2019 Regular Session Peacock
Commends Julianna Gouthiere on being chosen as one of the Distinguished Finalists in
Louisiana for the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
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