SJ358: Commending Ryan Janaske.
WHEREAS, Ryan Janaske, an accomplished student at Trailside Middle School in Ashburn, was named a Prudential Spirit of Community Award state honoree for the Commonwealth in 2020; and
WHEREAS, inspired by a school supply drive at her mother’s work, Ryan Janaske established the organization Kids Helping Kids to expand her charitable efforts in the community; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Janaske with Kids Helping Kids has annually provided about 100 backpacks full of school supplies to children in need, helping them to succeed both in and out of the classroom; and
WHEREAS, every summer, Ryan Janaske oversees the Kids Helping Kids’ process from beginning to end, soliciting donations from the community, acquiring backpacks and various school supplies, and preparing and delivering the backpacks to principals of area schools; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her recognition as a Prudential Spirit of Community Award state honoree for the Commonwealth, Ryan Janaske has also earned the distinguished President’s Volunteer Service Award; and
WHEREAS, by tirelessly working in support of the well-being of her peers, Ryan Janaske embodies a commitment to her community that is an inspiration to all Virginians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Ryan Janaske, dedicated student at Trailside Middle School, for being named a Prudential Spirit of Community Award state honoree for the Commonwealth; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ryan Janaske as an expression of the General Assembly’s high esteem and admiration for her exemplary service to the Commonwealth.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 358
WHEREAS, Ryan Janaske, an accomplished student at Trailside Middle School in Ashburn, was named a Prudential Spirit of Community Award state honoree for the Commonwealth in 2020; and
WHEREAS, inspired by a school supply drive at her mother’s work, Ryan Janaske established the organization Kids Helping Kids to expand her charitable efforts in the community; and
WHEREAS, Ryan Janaske with Kids Helping Kids has annually provided about 100 backpacks full of school supplies to children in need, helping them to succeed both in and out of the classroom; and
WHEREAS, every summer, Ryan Janaske oversees the Kids Helping Kids’ process from beginning to end, soliciting donations from the community, acquiring backpacks and various school supplies, and preparing and delivering the backpacks to principals of area schools; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her recognition as a Prudential Spirit of Community Award state honoree for the Commonwealth, Ryan Janaske has also earned the distinguished President’s Volunteer Service Award; and
WHEREAS, by tirelessly working in support of the well-being of her peers, Ryan Janaske embodies a commitment to her community that is an inspiration to all Virginians; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Ryan Janaske, dedicated student at Trailside Middle School, for being named a Prudential Spirit of Community Award state honoree for the Commonwealth; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Ryan Janaske as an expression of the General Assembly’s high esteem and admiration for her exemplary service to the Commonwealth.