Washington,
Aug 9 -
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) invited high school
students living in the Third District to apply for the Congressional
Youth Advisory Council (CYAC). Students enrolled in the 9th, 10th,
11th and 12th grades have until September 15th to apply.
“Over
the last few years students on the Congressional Youth Advisory Council
have continued to amaze me. They’re smart, they’re savvy, and they sure
do have a lot to say. I want to encourage young people in the Third
District to apply for the CYAC so they can weigh in on issues important
to them,” said Johnson.
For the last two years, Johnson has
hosted the CYAC with two goals in mind. First, the Council provides
Johnson with greater student perspective and insight on issues that
directly affect the young people of North Texas. Second, the Council
promotes youth civic participation. In fact, a member of the 2005 –
2006 CYAC, Ben Oppenheim of Plano, served as a Page on Capitol Hill
this summer after learning about the prestigious program at a CYAC
meeting.
New to the CYAC this year, students in the 9th grade
will be able to apply for the CYAC. All interested students must apply
for the CYAC. Once selected, the members of the Council will meet
approximately two times each school semester in the Third District.
Members will be selected based on leadership ability, academic
performance, and public service. Returning CYAC members must submit a
completed application to return to the group.
In the meetings,
students will learn about the development of public policy and explore
the role of citizens, lawmakers, and experts and their impact on the
world’s most successful democracy.
“We are a nation rooted on
‘of the people, by the people, for the people.’ This group of young
students is ‘for the people.’ I encourage Third District students to
apply so they can make their voices heard,” said Johnson.
Anyone
interested in applying can access a CYAC application form on Johnson’s
website Sam Johnson.house.gov. The CYAC is open to students enrolled
in public, private and home schools. Johnson serves on the Education
and Workforce Committee.
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CYAC Application
Application for the Congressional Youth Adivsory Council.
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