A Resolution congratulating and commending Andrew Gawrych.
WHEREAS, Andrew Gawrych, age 17 and a senior at Leavenworth
High School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer
service by receiving a 1998 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by the Prudential In-
surance 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. Andrew Gawrych will receive $1,000, a silver medallion and
a trip in May to Washington, D.C. to be considered with other state
selectees to be named one of America's top ten youth volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Gawrych earned this award by establishing a stu-
dent-run, teen volunteer organization, Teen Core, whose members have
contributed hundreds of hours of volunteer service. They have done bell-
ringing for the Salvation Army, assisted Reading is Fundamental, visited
the elderly, told stories at an elementary school and initiated projects on
their own. ``We wanted to prove that when left alone, teens can lead
themselves and engage in beneficial pursuits,'' Andrew Gawrych said in
describing this organization; and
WHEREAS, The success of the state of Kansas, the strength of our
communities and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great
measure, upon the dedication of young people like Andrew Gawrych who
use their considerable talents and resources to serve others: Now, there-
fore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we congrat-
ulate and commend Andrew Gawrych as a recipient of a Prudential Spirit
of Community Award and extend best wishes for his continued success
and happiness in life; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed
to provide an enrolled copy of this resolution to Andrew Gawrych, Leav-
enworth High School, 2012 10th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048.
Senate Resolution No. 1827 was sponsored by Senator Donald E. Biggs.
I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the Senate,
and was adopted by that body