Patz Sworn in to Governor's Statewide Youth Council
Peabody student Hayley Patz is one of 28 members in a statewide Youth Council that serves in an advisory role to Gov. Deval Patrick.
[The following was submitted by Gov. Deval Patrick's office.] Governor Deval Patrick swore in new members to the Governor’s statewide Youth Council on Friday, including Peabody resident Hayley Patz. The 28 members, representing all 14 counties in Massachusetts, are the third Youth Council class and will serve for two years. Governor Patrick established the Council by an executive order in April 2008 to encourage young people to become civically engaged in their local communities and help tackle the state's biggest challenges, including education reform, youth violence and anti-bullying, by assuming leadership roles. “The progress Youth Council members have made over the past several years is remarkable, and I am confident that this amazing…
