HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 09/11/2017 - Anuhya Tadepalli Volunteer ServiceRecognizing Anuhya Tadepalli for Volunteer Service
With Senior Citizens
WHEREAS, Anauhya Tadepalli is currently a senior at Milton High School, and;
WHEREAS, she is the founder of Chess for a Cause, a volunteer organization to
mobilize young adults to visit senior centers in our community to teach
and play chess, and;
WHEREAS, the mission statement for the Chess for a Cause states, "Improve mental
health in seniors through brain exercises and increased interactions with
youth. Provide seniors with the training and resources to play chess
regularly. Provide high school students with the opportunity to interact
with seniors through weekly chess sessions. Guide and build a network of
school clubs to spread the message across Georgia and the world.", and;
WHEREAS, the interactive sessions not only improve memory functions for seniors, but
also provide a way to improve self-confidence in both the seniors and
young volunteers, and;
WHEREAS, Anauhya's work was recently recognized by Georgia's Department of
Human Resources, Division of Aging Service, for the impact that Chess for
a Cause is making towards making our communities age friendly, and;
WHEREAS, she has also received the Presidential Gold Award from the Corporation
for National Community Service two consecutive years.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby
recognize and thank Anauhya Tadepalli for her dedicated service to the City and to its
senior citizens.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 11th day of
September, 2017.
Mayor Jo6tockwood