HARRISBURG, March 11 – In several meetings over the past few months, state Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio, D-Montgomery/Phila., talked with area students about what it means to be an engaged citizen and explained the legislative process.
“It is never too early to teach what it means to be a good citizen, and the students of the 194th Legislative District – from home schoolers through a senior attending J. R. Masterman – are wonderful examples responsible of citizens in the making,” DeLissio said.
In late January, DeLissio had the opportunity to speak to a government class at the invitation of constituent Adia Hayden.
“It was a pleasure to engage in dialogue with rising seniors who have the interest and desire to better understand how state government works, and the importance of those legislative decisions on our daily lives,” DeLissio said. “I was thrilled to find out that every 18-year-old in the class was registered to vote and that the first-time voters were looking forward to April 26, primary election day in Pennsylvania.” Continue reading