WHEREAS, Cristina Romento, a resident of Vancouver and a student at Skyview High School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2003 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 have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and
     WHEREAS, Ms. Romento earned this award by giving generously of her time and energy to recruiting high school students to travel to Africa to build housing for low-income families through Habitat for Humanity; 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 Ms. Romento who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives congratulate Ms. Romento as a recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award and recognize her 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 Ms. Romento.