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Whereas, Shila Young, an esteemed resident of Reno and a student at

Clayton Middle School, recently received national recognition for

exemplary volunteer service as a recipient of the 1999 Prudential Spirit of

Community Award; and

Whereas, This prestigious award, presented by The Prudential

Insurance Company of America 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 by showing personal initiative and leadership in

providing volunteer service; and

Whereas, Shila Young earned this award by giving generously of her

time and energy in conducting a 5-month fund-raising campaign called

"Pennies for Jenny" that raised $25,000 to benefit her best friend by

enabling Jenny’s mother to stay at her bedside until her death as a result of

cancer; and

Whereas, By organizing fund-raisers and recruiting fellow students and

community members to join the campaign, Shila Young showed

exceptional leadership qualities; and

Whereas, Shila Young has demonstrated exemplary service to her

community and serves as an inspiration and role model to the young people

of the State of Nevada; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly

Concurring, That the members of the 70th session of the Nevada

Legislature do hereby commend Shila Young for her leadership and

initiative and congratulate her for receiving the Prudential Spirit of

Community Award; and be it further

Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature commends Shila Young for her

generosity of spirit and selfless endeavors in volunteering her time to the

residents of her community and the State of Nevada; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy

of this resolution to Shila Young.

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