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Recognizing Zachary Eller
State Honoree in the Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Whereas, effective government may be in serving the needs of its citizens, the soul of our city
and its vitality as a place to live and work depend on the relationship of families, friends, and
neighbors; and
Whereas, strengthening those bonds is not as much in the hands of institutions or governments as
it is in the hearts of the people — individuals who volunteer to help people of all ages, races, and
religions, cope with illnesses, overcome hardships and barriers, adjust to social changes, and
fulfill their potential. These volunteers are the unrecognized, unsung heroes of our society; and
Whereas, Zachary Eller, recently named as one of our state's top honorees in the Prudential
Spirit of Community Awards program, exemplifies the value of volunteer community service,
and is a role model to other youth, as well as adults in our community; and
Whereas, a surprising number of volunteers in communities across the nation are like Zachary
Eller, a student contributing time without expectation of reward, other than the gratification that
comes from helping others. Some of these young people work in established group others seek
new and unique ways to help others on their own; and
Whereas, recognizing these young volunteers and encouraging others to follow their example is
the aim of this nationwide program conducted by the Prudential Financial and the National
Association of Secondary School Principals. Its aim is to reach into every community, in all 50
states and the District of Columbia, to identify and honor these unsung heroes focally, state -by -
state, and then nationally, in the hopes that their recognition will serve to stimulate others to
volunteer service.
Now, Therefore, 1, Joe Lockwood, Mayor of the City of Milton, do hereby commend Zachary
Eller our Prudential Spirit of Community Award honoree, for his outstanding volunteer
contribution to others and our community. In honor of this achievement, I am proclaiming
Monday, March 15, 2009, as Zachary Eller Day, in the City of Milton, Georgia, and encourage
all citizens to congratulate Zachary, as he truly represents the best of America's youth as one of
the top two youth volunteers in Georgia.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of
Milton to be affixed on this 16 1h day of March, 2009.