WHEREAS, Pierson Clair, a Tacoma resident and student at Bellarmine Preparatory School, achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service in receiving the 2004 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
     WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Clair received the award for his remarkable leadership skills in founding a chapter of Habitat for Humanity at his school in 2002, and has since led a group of fellow students in helping to build three houses for low-income families; and
     WHEREAS, Mr. Clair's motto, "I am just one human being with one hammer working to make a difference," is inspiring future students to pick up a hammer and become involved in their own communities; and
     WHEREAS, The success of the State of Washington, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Mr. Clair who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate Mr. Clair as a recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award and recognize his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Mr. Clair.