A LEGISLATIVE COMMEMORATION, Congratulating Donnie Stoltz of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on the extraordinary honor of winning a 2017 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, Mr. Stoltz, who is thirteen years of age, generously gave his time and energy to his community by collecting sports equipment for children in need and clothes for a domestic abuse shelter, providing toys and books to homeless children, gathering Halloween costumes for young Native American children to use, and raising money to rebuild a playground; 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 Mr. Stoltz who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others:

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT COMMEMORATED, by the Ninety-Second Legislature of the State of South Dakota, that the Legislature recognizes and congratulates Donnie Stoltz as a recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award and for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit.