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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING ROBBIE THORP ON BEING SELECTED AS ONE OF RHODE

ISLAND'S DISTINGUISHED FINALISTS IN THE 21ST ANNUAL PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT

OF COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM

     Introduced By: Senators Pearson, Paiva Weed, Algiere, Lombardi, and Sheehan

     Date Introduced: March 03, 2016

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community 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; and

     WHEREAS, The names of more than 29,000 young people from across the country were

nominated and submitted to the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program by various

schools and organizations across the country. The candidates were then reviewed by an

independent panel that selected the State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists based on criteria

including personal initiative, effort, impact, and personal growth; and

     WHEREAS, Robbie Thorp achieved national recognition for his exemplary volunteer

service by being selected as one of the distinguished finalists for the 2016 Prudential Spirit of

Community Awards; and

     WHEREAS, The recipients of this award clearly demonstrate that young people across

America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities and

deserve all the praise and appreciation that we can give them; and

     WHEREAS, Robbie has earned myriad honors for his advocacy and efforts to raise

awareness for epilepsy. He has been honored by Governor Raimondo, former Governor Chafee,

and Congressman Cicilline, and was chosen to be a Teen Advocate representing Rhode Island

with the Epilepsy Foundation of New England, and together with his mom, was also honored at

the 32nd Annual Candlelight Dinner and Auction by the Foundation; and

     WHEREAS, In addition, Robbie has successfully advocated for the recognition of

Epilepsy Awareness Day before his local Town Council, and qualified for the President's

Volunteer Service Award. He also generously gives his time and energy as a volunteer at a camp

for children with epilepsy, is a member of the Adolescent Leadership Council, and is a member of

the Rhode Island Community Action Network for Epilepsy; and

     WHEREAS, The success of the State of Rhode Island, the strength of our communities,

and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of

young people like Robbie Thorp who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others;

now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby congratulates Robbie Thorp on being selected as one of the 2016 Prudential Spirit of

Community Award Distinguished Finalists. We furthermore recognize and applaud his

outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit, and extend our

best wishes for his continued success and happiness; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Robbie Thorp.

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