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