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Van Hollen Announces Public Service Awardees for Harford County

Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced the Harford County recipients of his 2019 Public Service Award. The Van Hollen Public Service Award is designed to commend a high school senior who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to community or public service. Students who embody this commitment are dedicated to making a positive change that will benefit their community, state, or nation. Senator Van Hollen is announcing over 125 recipients throughout Maryland.

“It’s important that we recognize students not only for their academic and athletic successes, but also for their work in the community. Each of these students has demonstrated their commitment to serving our communities, and I am proud to honor their hard work and dedication. I look forward to seeing the great things the future has in store for these young leaders, as they continue their efforts to make an impact,” said Senator Van Hollen.

Local recipients of the Van Hollen Public Service Award are below.

 

Name of Awardee

High School

Location

Mayra Corea

Joppatowne High School

Joppa, MD

Stephanie Elise Heiss

Harford Christian School

Darlington, MD

Hannah Maney

The John Carroll School

Bel Air, MD

Samuel N. Mullen

Harford Technical High School

Bel Air, MD

Odalys Garcia Espinosa

Edgewood High School

Edgewood, MD

Jonathan Stone

New Covenant Christian School

Darlington, MD

Karli Chancey

Havre de Grace High School

Havre de Grace, MD

 

The Van Hollen Public Service Award is awarded to students who display a deep sense of dedication to public service, take meaningful personal initiative, and bring an innovative and fresh approach to improving the lives of others. The Senator’s office invited local schools to nominate students who embody these guidelines and nominated students receive a Congressional Citation. The Van Hollen Public Service Awards program was launched in 2004 when Senator Van Hollen served in the House of Representatives and has since been expanded to encompass the entire state.

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