FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Director
Shawna Mercer, Sr. Communications Specialist
404.656.0028
ATLANTA (November 1, 2013) – Senator John
Albers (R –Roswell) is sponsoring a Senate Page Essay and Video Contest as part
of his ongoing commitment to providing Georgia students with public service and
leadership training.
“The winners of the contest will be given the
opportunity to engage with our state’s top elected officials and gain first-hand
experience into how government works under the Gold Dome,” said Senator Albers.
“I look forward to reviewing the students’ submissions and hearing their ideas
about how we can work together to create a better future for all Georgians.”
To enter the contest, students must submit a 1
-2 page essay or 2 -3 minute video about public service, leadership and
government. Students from the following high schools may submit an essay or
video for review: North Springs, Roswell, Centennial, Milton, Alpharetta, Johns
Creek, River Ridge, Fulton Science Academy, Blessed Trinity and Fellowship
Christian School.
One winner will be selected from each of the 10
schools within the 56th Senate District for an opportunity to serve
as a Senate Page for State Senator John Albers. All
students selected to serve as Senate Pages will receive an excused absence from
school.
Senate Pages are
responsible for delivering important information and messages to State Senators
while in the Senate Chamber and gain an in-depth look into the legislative
process. Winners of the contest will receive a photo with Senator Albers and Lt.
Governor Casey Cagle.
One student will also
be chosen to serve as “Student Senator of the Day.” This winner will spend the
day shadowing Senator Albers in committee meetings and assist him during
official Senate proceedings. The “Student Senator of the Day” will also be
provided lunch and have their photo taken with Senator Albers, Lt. Governor
Casey Cagle and Governor Nathan Deal.
Applicants must
include their full name, grade, school, phone number and email address for
consideration. The deadline for submission is December 1. All winners will be
notified prior to December 18, 2013.
To submit an official
entry, send essays or videos to senatepagecontest@senatoralbers.com.
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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the
State Institutions and Property Committee. He represents the 56th Senate
District which includes portions of North Fulton and Cherokee counties. He may
be reached at his office at 404.463.8055 or by email at john.albers@senate.ga.gov.
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