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Local students earn Congressional Award Gold Medal from Rep. Pitts
Written by on July 02, 2010, 11:46 AM
Rep. Joe Pitts (PA-16) presented the Congressional Award Gold Medal to four students from the 16th Congressional District. The award recognizes students who have completed at least 400 hours of community service, 200 hours of personal development and physical fitness activities, and a four-night expedition or exploration.
Roberto Ortiz and Rose Neli Zavela were among the winners. Ortiz lives in Avondale, Zavela in Kennett Square.
Ortiz completed his hours of community service with the Pennsylvania Migrant Education Service. For his personal development he volunteered in local law firms and developed a running and exercise regimen. For his expedition, Roberto participated in a primitive camping experience in the Pocono Mountains.
Zavela completed her public service with the Pennsylvania Migrant Education Program and raised money for childhood cancer at Penn State University. For her personal development, she worked to learn and improve English, her second language. She also developed a running and physical fitness program to improve her tennis skills. For her expedition, she participated in a primitive camping experience in the Pocono Mountains.
“I was proud to present awards to young men and women of such extraordinary accomplishment. Each one of them put incredible effort into winning their Congressional Gold Medal,” said Pitts. “They developed their bodies and minds while finding a way to care for their community. Young people like Roberto, Holly, Howard and Rosa are upcoming leaders demonstrating that our country has a bright future.”
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Roberto Ortiz and Rose Neli Zavela were among the winners. Ortiz lives in Avondale, Zavela in Kennett Square.
Ortiz completed his hours of community service with the Pennsylvania Migrant Education Service. For his personal development he volunteered in local law firms and developed a running and exercise regimen. For his expedition, Roberto participated in a primitive camping experience in the Pocono Mountains.
Zavela completed her public service with the Pennsylvania Migrant Education Program and raised money for childhood cancer at Penn State University. For her personal development, she worked to learn and improve English, her second language. She also developed a running and physical fitness program to improve her tennis skills. For her expedition, she participated in a primitive camping experience in the Pocono Mountains.
“I was proud to present awards to young men and women of such extraordinary accomplishment. Each one of them put incredible effort into winning their Congressional Gold Medal,” said Pitts. “They developed their bodies and minds while finding a way to care for their community. Young people like Roberto, Holly, Howard and Rosa are upcoming leaders demonstrating that our country has a bright future.”
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