Delegate Knotts Holds Annapolis Day for Youth With Local Organizations

Annapolis, Maryland, November 18, 2016

 Thirty students participated in the 2nd Annual Annapolis Day for Youth sponsored by Maryland State Delegate Tony Knotts on Saturday, November 12, 2016. The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc., The National Harbor Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc. and Henry's Soul Café co-sponsored the event.  Students from Friendly High School, Oxon Hill High School, Crossland High School and Elizabeth Seton High School elected their leadership, discussed bills, and voted on an "Alternatives to Suspension" Pilot Program bill and an "Extension of Child Support" bill.

MD State Delgate, Erek Barron, gave a rousing keynote address to the students that described his path to his present position as a state delegate.  "I grew up in a single family home.  Through the support of my mom and other mentors, I have achieved far beyond my own expectations.  I have sat in places that included our President and Vice President.  You all are receiving a tremendous opportunity to be here and to understand very early how this place works," he said.

Delegate Knotts told the students to be sure to let their 

friends know about this event for next year. "We want to give as 

many students as we can an opportunity to quickly understand 

how this process works," he said.  Students were then  treated to 

lunch prior to their departure.  Kameron Snider, a student at Friendly 

High School, told the sponsors, "Today's experience was amazing!  

I feel that it is important for us to have a hands on experience about how 

a bill becomes law  and that's what happened today.  D'Airra Clark, 

another student participant, said my experience today makes me 

want to do more to serve my community."

Dr. Valencia Campbell, President of the Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. said,  "Getting students engaged is so important for our well being in the community and their growth as student learners and leaders.  This is our second year working with Delegate Knotts and the other co-sponsors.  We are thrilled to see the level of excitement and interest these students show when debating the bills before them. They demonstrated the kind of leadership skills that will put them on a path for exceptional achievement, she said."

Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc.
Public Relations Department
Publicist, Shawn Hay
Office: (301) 641-0814
Email: heypapipromotions@gmail.com
Website: http://pgcdpc.com/

The Photographs were provided courtesy of Maurice Fitzgerald.