WESTFIELD – Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ-07) presented Megan Arguell of Hillsborough with a congressional youth service award in recognition of her extensive volunteer activities throughout Somerset County.

Lance presented Megan, 18, with the Congressional Award Silver Medal, which is Congress’ highest honor for youth service. To earn the award, young people must set and achieve personally challenging goals in public service, personal development and physical fitness.

Megan is a senior at Hillsborough High School and the daughter of Carl and Molly Arguell.

“Megan is a sharp and dedicated young person who is deserving of this honor,” Lance said. “She sets a positive example for other young people, and I’m proud of her and impressed by her accomplishments.”
“I am very proud to serve the people of my community and to receive this special congressional award,” Megan said after receive the award.

To earn the award, Megan accumulated over 200 hours of voluntary community service by volunteering at the Princeton Small Dog Rescue and the YMCA. At the YMCA she tutored children in an after-school program. She also helped build homes for families in West Virginia.

[Photo Editors Note: Congressman Leonard Lance presents Megan Arguell of Hillsborough with the Congressional Award Silver Medal during a ceremony in his Westfield congressional office.]
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