A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION,  Recognizing Ms. Angela Lind as receiving a 1999 Prudential Spirit of Community Award.

     WHEREAS,  Angela Lind, an esteemed resident of Flandreau, South Dakota, and a senior at Flandreau Public High School has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving 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; and

     WHEREAS,  Ms. Lind earned this award by giving generously of her time and energy to initiate a summer reading hour for young children at the local library. She searched for age appropriate books and developed activities and themes surrounding the stories and eventually taught the children signing in addition to the reading; and

     WHEREAS,  the success of the State of South Dakota, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Ms. Lind who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED,  by the Seventy-fourth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that Angela Lind be congratulated as a recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award in recognition of her outstanding record of volunteer service.