IN SR0046

Congratulates Makenzie Smith, a student at William S. Borden Junior-Senior High School in Borden, Indiana, for receiving a 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Award as one of the top two youth volunteers in Indiana.

Recognizes Smith's establishment and leadership of Makenzie's Coat Closet, which has collected over 20,000 coats and thousands of hats, scarves, and gloves over eight years to help those in need during Indiana winters.

Details the organization's expansion from initial coat drives with friends and family (79 coats in year one) to a sophisticated network of 100 collection sites that now collects 4,000 to 5,000 coats annually.

Describes the coat closet's operational model, including the use of collection boxes at local businesses, churches, and schools, media outreach, and volunteer distribution through the local Society of St. Vincent DePaul.

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Makenzie Smith.