For Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
GRANITE CITY – U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) honored Garret Parker, Jr., a senior at Alton High School and member of the Boys & Girls Club of Alton. Garret had recently been selected as the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year for the State of Illinois.
The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, August 21, at the Alton City Hall.
Congressman Costello had entered comments into the Congressional Record, recognizing Garret’s achievement. During a brief ceremony at the Alton City Hall he presented Garret with a signed copy of the Congressional Record as well as a bound reproduction of his statement and a certificate of recognition.
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