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President Wallace thanks everyone for this great honor and looks forward to the success of the final few days of Boys Nation 2007 |
WASHINGTON, D.C . (July 25, 2007) - Prominent leaders emerged from the Boys Nation Senate Tuesday night.
Ben Wallace, 17, of Hockessin, Del., was elected president of The American Legion Boys Nation at Marymount University for the 2007 program. Justin Kingsolver, 17, of Fishers, Ind., was elected vice president.
An incoming senior at the Charter School of Wilmington, Wallace plans on attending law school to become an attorney.
“I am honored to be elected and looking forward to serving this fine group of gentleman at Boys Nation,” said Wallace. “Serving here in a representative capacity provides the unique opportunity to express the wants and needs of my generation.”
Kingsolver plans to attend Notre Dame University to study public service.
“It’s incredible to see what potential we have in this room,” said Kingsolver. “My goal is to utilize our resources to best reflect the ideas of our generation.”
Wallace and Kingsolver had their oaths of offices administered byH.F. “Sparky” Gierke, Past National Commander of The American Legion.
Each American Legion Boys Nation delegate represents his home state as a senator. The senators caucus at the beginning of the session, organize into committees and conduct hearings on bills, allowing delegates to learn the proper legislative procedures according to the U.S. Senate.
American Legion Boys Nation provides aspiring young men with the opportunity to learn about the federal government while participating in a hands-on experience with the electoral process.
Contact: Katie Vanes
American Legion
Boys Nation Media Representative
Office Phone: 703-908-7816
Cell: 219-775-0307
kvanes@legion.org
