By Shannon Holmes
May 1, 2006

Youth Serve America nationally honored 26 mayors April 7 for membership in the National and Global Youth Service Day Honor Roll. Each of the mayors will be presented with this honor in ceremonies in their communities over the next several months. The Honor Roll membership is awarded to public officials who have consistantly promoted their young constituents as assets, resources, and leaders in their communities. The Honor Roll is in its second year, and has 59 members.

“The mayors have clearly demonstrated a commitment to make a seat for young people at the decision-making tables of America,” said President and CEO of Youth Service America Steve Culbertson. “This award nationally recognizes and pays tribute to public officials who’ve shown that they value the energy, idealism, and enthusiasm that youth contribute in serving their communities.”

The 2006 National and Global Youth Service Day Honor Roll Member Mayors include:

The 18th Annual National and Global Youth Service Day, April 21-23, is the largest service event in the world, which mobilizes young people to identify and address community needs through community service. The event supports youth on a life-long path of service and civic engagement and educates the public about the role of youth as leaders and assets. More information about the Honor Roll Members and National and Global Youth Service Day can be obtained at www.YSA.org.

Youth Service America is a national nonprofit resource center that partners with thousands of organizations, including The U.S. Conference of Mayors, committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people, ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally. Its mission is to expand the impact of the youth service movement with communities, schools, corporations, and governments, and promote a global culture of engaged youth who are committed to a lifetime of service, learning, leadership and achievement.