Dreier Recognizes Young Volunteers

May 31, 2006

ARCADIA, CA - Congressman Dreier presented awards to the winner and participants of his 2006 Youth Volunteer Award program on Wednesday, May 31st at 8:00 PM at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 West Campus Drive, Arcadia.

Eighty-three high school students from throughout the San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire participated in this year's program. In addition to the winner and runners up, each of the participants will be recognized for their service to the community. Dreier began the annual award program in 1986 to honor area high school students for their volunteer community service. This year marks the twentieth year of the program. "For several years I have had the privilege of recognizing some very fine students,” stated Dreier. “It is very encouraging to know that there are young men and women who have given of themselves to help others. Their decision to volunteer is commendable and I look forward to congratulating and recognizing them."

To participate, students submitted an application, wrote an essay on volunteerism, and provided a letter of recommendation. They were then interviewed by a board of community leaders about their volunteer activities.