Rep. Pryce to be honored TODAY with
award for work on behalf of children

America’s Promise presents award to Pryce, scholarship to local student

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-Upper Arlington) will be recognized for her advocacy and leadership on children’s issues by America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth at a gala event in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. 

America’s Promise (www.americaspromise.org) was founded after the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future in 1997 where Presidents Bush, Carter, Clinton and Ford challenged the country to make children and youth a national priority.  According to America’s Promise, Pryce “is a longtime advocate of adoption rights who has worked to raise awareness about adoption and support adoptive families.  Her work is helping serve the millions of children in need of permanent homes and loving families, many of whom might otherwise be at risk.”

At the event, Columbus resident Terron Banner, a 16-year-old student at Africentric High School, will introduce Congresswoman Pryce, and will be presented with a $1500 scholarship from the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, founded by performer Clay Aiken in 2003 to help children with disabilities gain full inclusion in every sector of life.  Terron is one of seven students selected nationally for his exemplary service to his community and outstanding character. 

WHO:                  Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-Upper Arlington)

WHAT:                America’s Promise to Our Youth gala celebration

WHEN:                Wednesday, June 16, 8:00 p.m.                       

WHERE:             Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington D.C.