On Monday, April 1, 2013, twelve members of Boy Scout Troop 347 spent the day in Nashville on Capitol Hill. The boys toured Legislative Plaza, including Senator Mae Beaver’s office. Rep Terri Lynn Weaver spent several minutes visiting with the troop before they toured the State Capitol building led by Assistant Scoutmaster, Jen Sherwood. Nine members of the troop served as Honorary Pages in the legislature. In the Senate, Tyree Cripps, Ian Mahan, Wyatt Martin, Will Stephens, and Thomas Webb sat nearby their sponsor, Sen. Mae Beavers. James Barrientos, Jonathan Birmingham, Wes Carpenter, and Grant Curtis served in the House thanks to Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver and Rep. Mark Pody. Their paging duties included delivering messages and running errands during the sessions as instructed by the members of the legislature.
The boys saw our state government in action, an opportunity they will not soon forget. This experience has inspired them to continue to be involved citizens and, maybe one day, run for office.
Indoor picture:
Back row L-R: James Barrientos, Grant Curtis, Jonathan Birmingham, Jim Sherwood, Nate Sherwood, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Rep Mark Pody
Front row L-R: Tyree Cripps, Ian Mahan, Thomas Webb, Will Stephens, Wes Carpenter, James Mathis
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