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Wyman talks voting with youth

Wyman talks voting with youth

Secretary of State Kim Wyman spoke to the Washington Youth Academy in the State Reception Room at the Capitol Thursday.  The room was packed with about 150 at-risk youth from around the state. Wyman’s talk focused on the importance of voting, civic engagement and finding a desired career path. Wyman received an enthusiastic ‘hurrah!’ at the start of her speech when she mentioned her husband was a former Ranger and her daughter was interested in the Marine Corps. She followed…

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Youth Academy gives back to the community

Youth Academy gives back to the community

Secretary Reed visited the  Washington Youth Academy in Bremerton, and gave a presentation on community service and encouraged students to get involved in small ways.  His theme, “Find Your One Thing,” inspires citizens to give back to their communites, state and country just one single action and small step at a time to make a difference.  Students at the Academy are familiar with community service since it takes at least 40 service hours to graduate from the program.  Although, many students volunteer more…

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