Sam Johnson to kick-off Congressional Youth Advisory Council
Students have until 9-22 to apply
Washington,
Sep 1, 2009 -
This week in Frisco, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will officially kick-off the Third District Congressional Youth Advisory Council and invite students to apply for the 2009-2010 school year. The CYAC will be open to students enrolled in public, private and home schools. High school and senior high school students who reside in the Third District have until September 22nd to apply.
On Friday, September 4th at 1:30 p.m. Johnson will invite students of Liberty High School in Frisco to apply. This event is open to the media.
“The last election showed what I have known and seen for several years now - young people want to speak out and make a difference. The Congressional Youth Advisory Council encourages young people to get more involved in local government and engaged on national issues and current events,” said Johnson.
Johnson created the CYAC in 2004. The Council’s goal is two-fold. First, the group will provide Johnson with greater student perspective and insight on issues that directly affect them in their every day lives. Second, Council activities will help educate students on government policies relevant to young people. Students will learn about the development of public policy and explore the role of citizens, lawmakers, experts, and institutions and their impact on the world’s most successful democracy.
Students must apply for the CYAC and may only serve on CYAC two of four years between grades 9 – 12 to ensure as many students may participate as possible. For the application to be considered students must submit the completed application form, a letter of parental permission, a current photo for identification purposes only, a short personal essay and two letters of recommendation.
Once selected, the members of the Council will meet approximately twice each school semester in the Third District. The Council will be composed of high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors selected based on leadership ability, academic performance, extra curricular activities and community service.
“As I have seen over the years, it is my hope that the Council will benefit our young people and those of us working in their best interests,” continued Johnson. Anyone interested in applying can access a CYAC application form in the student section on Johnson’s website www.samjohnson.house.gov. The form must be submitted to Johnson’s office by September 22nd.
Friday, September 4th at 1:30 p.m.
Congressional Youth Advisory Council Kick-off
Liberty High School
15250 Rolater Rd
Frisco
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