"Anish, this award wasnt givenit was earned. You set a goal and immersed yourself in activities and actions that would help you reach it. Your impressive record of public service is a testament to your character, work ethic, and commitment to excellence. Congrats! @theaward"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Steve Womack:
"I presented Anish Leekkalaan 11th grade @BentonvilleHS studentwith the #CongressionalAward, Congress highest honor for young Americans. His silver medal recognizes his exemplary achievement in voluntary public service, physical fitness, personal development, and exploration."Read on Twitter
"I ended the visit by thanking the students who led the tour for their hard work and giving them challenge coins. As always, they were given in a handshake and while standing at attention! I reminded them to always "pay it forward, strive for excellence, and make good decisions!" on Feb. 17Read on Twitter
"Before I left, they even sang me an early Happy Birthday! I asked them to guess how old I was turning. Someone said 1000! Just so there is no confusion... I'm not there yet." on Feb. 17Read on Twitter
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