A RESOLUTION recognizing Shontrai DeVaughn Irving.
Whereas, Shontrai DeVaughn Irving is no stranger to
awards; however, his most recent award holds a very special
place in his heart;
Whereas, Shontrai DeVaughn Irving was named Indiana
Foster Care and Adoption Association Foster Parent of the
Year;
Whereas, Shontrai DeVaughn Irving has cared for four
foster siblings, ages 3 through 9, since October 2006;
Whereas, Serving as a Lake County deputy prosecutor, Shontrai DeVaughn Irving witnessed the horrors children can
suffer in abusive homes;
Whereas, Shontrai DeVaughn Irving prepared himself for
his duties as a foster parent by enrolling in foster parenting
classes at Villages Foster Care;
Whereas, In addition to his devotion to the foster parent
program, Shontrai DeVaughn Irving volunteers for the Boys
and Girls Club, works to provide food to the hungry, works
with Habitat for Humanity, and acts as chairperson of tennis
for the Inland Athletic Association; and
Whereas, Shontrai DeVaughn Irving offers needy children
a safe haven in which to grow and learn and gives them a
chance at a brighter future: Therefore,
HR 1523/DI 84