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HOUSE

RESOLUTION No. ___



Introduced by: Karickhoff, VanNatter


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        A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring Courtland Cottle.
    

    Whereas, Courtland Cottle, an esteemed resident of Kokomo and a student at Maple Crest Middle School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Award;

    Whereas, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial 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;

    Whereas, Courtland Cottle conducts a twice-yearly toy drive and collects travel-size toiletries to benefit children being

treated for cancer at a local hospital and families who stay at a Ronald McDonald House while their children are hospitalized;

    Whereas, Courtland started her "Courty Cares" toy drives in 2011 after the infant of a family friend was diagnosed with liver cancer; and

    Whereas, The success of the state of Indiana, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people such as Courtland Cottle who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:


    SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives congratulates and honors Courtland Cottle as a recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award, recognizes her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit, and extends best wishes for her continued success and happiness.
    SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to Courtland Cottle and her family.


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