Katy, TX – Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) on Saturday held a meeting with his 2013/2014 Congressional Youth Advisory Council. The advisory council is comprised of a group of high school students from across the congressional district who serve as Olson’s advisors on issues critical to the youth of America. During the meeting, the students and Olson discussed the economy, foreign affairs, education, technology and other topics that impact Americans. The students also crafted their own pieces of legislation.
“These bright students continue to impress me with their knowledge, interest and engagement in current issues,” Rep. Olson said. “Hearing their take on topics that impact our younger generations helps me better understand their priorities. I’m convinced these leaders will greatly contribute to our community in years to come, and it is a pleasure to work with them to enhance their interest in how our government works.”
In its third year, the council consists of high school students from across the 22nd Congressional District in Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris Counties.
Participating high schools include:
Brazoria County
Alvin, Dawson, Pearland
Fort Bend County
Austin, Cinco Ranch, Elkins, Fort Bend Christian, Hightower, Kempner, Lamar Consolidated, Needville, Ridge Point, Seven Lakes, Travis
Harris County
Clear Lake
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Harris County School & Participant
Clear Lake
Denise Kwong
Brazoria County Schools & Participants
Alvin
Colton Becker
Roberto Nunez
Dawson
Solomon Conner III
Keturah April Crease
Aksmat Kumar
Colby Langan
Qiwei Li
Sharon Li
Mikala Lightning
Alison Long
Matthew Mendoza
Alexander Ressler
Matthew Wakhu
Pearland
Shivan Dave
Drake Dentry
Shiv Patel
Fort Bend County Schools & Participants
Austin
Hilario Lumbreras III
Walker Shores
Cinco Ranch
Kimia Hashemi-Nejad
Kayla McDaniel
Brinda Penmetsa
Tanner Pope
Elkins
Mishi Jain
Fort Bend Christian
Trent Rivers
Fort Bend County Schools & Participants cont.
Hightower
Diya Salian
Kempner
Charles Farrugia III
Lamar Consolidated
Aaron Christopher
Alexander Chapman
Mengjia Liu
Needville
Kayleigh Faas
Jessica Giles
Miranda Mitchell
Tyler Parnell
Brandy Schochler
Ridge Point
Vance Vaughan
Seven Lakes
Brady Ardis
Cole Baker
Yunah Caroline Chun
Cody Davis
Cory Davis
Alexandra Fortner
Pierson Fowler
Drew Goss
Collyn Kellogg
Richard McCanlies
Alyssa Mueller
Cy Austin Payne
Connor Phillips
Arthur Rankin
Cameron Savard
Brittany Scofield
Nicholas Supry
Travis
Austin Holliday
Oluwatobi Omole