MILLER HONORS YOUTH WITH CONGRESSIONAL AWARD

6/4/2012

Last month, U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller will presented the Congressional Award to Brianna Goley of Milton, in honor of her community service and personal achievements.

The Congressional Award Foundation is a public-private partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize service, initiative and achievement in America’s youth. Medal winners must complete a minimum number of volunteer hours across the four program areas of voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration.

For her Silver Medal Congressional Award, Brianna spent over 200 hours volunteering at a clinic to help uninsured patients receive the medical care that they need. She also assisted with diabetes research and learned about the effects the disease has on the body. For her Personal Development goal, Brianna explored various career paths by shadowing professionals. Brianna focused on increasing her stamina and overall fitness for her Physical Fitness Goal through running, swimming, swing dancing, biking, and using an elliptical machine. Brianna discovered what life would be like as a cloistered sister when she spent two days living in a monastery for her Exploration.

The award presentation took place in the Pensacola office of Congressman Jeff Miller on May 3rd.