U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) invited young adults living in the Third District to apply for the Third District’s Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC). The CYAC will be open to students enrolled in public, private and home schools residing within the Third District. Ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students have until Monday, September 15th to apply. Students must apply for the CYAC by turning in a completed application.
“The Congressional Youth Advisory Council showcases the gold standard of high school students. The members are smart, talented and well-rounded. Each year students from all across the Third District continue to impress me. I hope that high school students living in the Third District will consider applying for this influential group,” said Johnson.
Johnson launched the CYAC in 2004. The Council’s goal is two-fold. First, the group provides Johnson with greater student perspective and insight on issues that directly impact younger Americans. Second, Council activities help educate students on government policies relevant to young people. In meetings and after guest-panel discussions, students explore the role of citizens, lawmakers, experts, and organizations and how together they shape the world’s most successful democracy. The members of the Council meet approximately four times throughout the school year in the Third District.
The CYAC application includes an information form, a letter of parent permission to participate, a passport-type photo, a brief essay, and two letters of recommendation. Students may download the application at SamJohnson.house.gov. To ensure that as many students as possible have the opportunity to serve on this select council, students may serve up to two years between their freshman and senior years.
Students must submit the completed application and related paperwork to the Office of Congressman Sam Johnson by September 15th in person or via mail to: Office of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson, 2929 North Central Expressway, Suite 240, Richardson, Texas 75080. Only completed applications will be considered.
For the last several years, roughly 150 people have applied to serve on the panel; about 40 were nominated. A volunteer board of community leaders determines the membership of CYAC. Young people are selected based on public service, academic performance, leadership experience, extra-curricular activities, and the application essay.
Johnson represents portions of Dallas and Collin Counties. The cities include: Allen, north Dallas, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Murphy, Parker, Plano, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, and Wylie.
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