April 10, 2009

Yelm student serves as page in Legislature
Photo Release

Grace McDonough, Yelm Middle School student, recently served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives.  Grace was sponsored during her week in Olympia by Rep. Gary Alexander, R-Olympia.

As a page, Grace was responsible for delivering messages and documents to legislators in their offices, committee hearings and the House chambers during floor sessions.  In addition to her assigned duties, she also continued her regular studies for two hours a day and attended page school, where she learned about state government.

"The page program offers young people an excellent opportunity to get a close-up view of the legislative process and to see how state government works," said Alexander. "Grace put in some long hours, but she went about her tasks conscientiously and cheerfully.  It was a pleasure to be her sponsor."

Young men and women have come to Olympia to serve as pages for the Washington State Legislature since 1891.  Pages must obtain permission from their parents and schools, and many stay with volunteer families in Thurston County.

Rep. Alexander can be contacted at (360) 786-7990 or alexander.gary@leg.wa.gov.

Additional information about the House Page Program can be found at: http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Pages/HousePageProgram.aspx

Click here for a high-resolution photo of Rep. Alexander and Grace.

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For more information, contact: Brendon Wold, Senior Information Officer: (360) 786-7698