LUPINACCI WELCOMES WALT WHITMAN STUDENTS TO CAPITOL

On Monday, May 18th Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R, C, I – South Huntington) welcomed Walt Whitman High School students to Albany as part of the League of Women Voters “Students Inside Albany” conference. Students Alexis Darrow and Julia Canigiani joined other students from New York State secondary schools on an intensive four-day training conference designed to immerse students in the legislative process. During their time in Albany, Lupinacci educated the students on the operations of government and the forces that influence the policy overall. Lupinacci gave the following statement about the event:
“The League of Women Voters ‘Students Inside Albany’ conference is an innovative and hands on learning opportunity in which members of our local communities can experience the daily operations of the New York State government. These two incredible young women from Walt Whitman High School impressed me with their previous knowledge about the legislative process and their desire to learn more about my role as the Assemblyman for the 10th Assembly District.
“I have been a longtime supporter of education through experience and this is a perfect example of how students can learn more about their state and local elected officials, while also developing interest in government for years to come. It is my hope that my colleagues and I inspired these students to be active in their local political sphere and seek in internship opportunities during higher education.
“I commend the Students Inside Albany participants and the League of Women Voters of New York State for providing students this opportunity and encouraging them to become active participants in society. Thank you.”
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