Brunswick School senior Diego Jasson was selected to participate as a senator in The American Legion’s Boys Nation Program, which took place July 21-28 in the Washington, D.C. area.
Boys Nation is an annual program that includes civic training, leadership development and a focus on Americanism. Two representatives from each of the 49 Boys States represent their state at Boys Nation in Washington, where the young leaders receive an education on the structure and function of federal government.
At the event, each delegate acts as a senator from his Boys State. The young lawmakers caucus at the beginning of the session, then organize into committees and conduct hearings on bills submitted by program delegates.
Senators learn the proper method of handling bills, according to U.S. Senate rules. Participation in the political process is emphasized throughout the week, including organization of party conventions and nominating and electing a president and vice president.
Jasson is a Boys State alumnus and has been elected to three different offices including vice chairman of Polk Federalist Party, mayor of Polk and senate minority whip. He has also been appointed as Polk senator.
