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First Lady Laura Bush Visits National Headquarters
First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush received Girls and Boys Town's highest award during a visit to the organization's National Headquarters.
The children and staff presented Mrs. Bush with the Father Flanagan Award for Service to Youth, named for the organization's founder, Father Edward Flanagan. The award is given to individuals who dedicate themselves to helping children. The person must have made a significant contribution to the youth of our nation and continue to further influence young people by an exemplary public and private life. The award was first given in 1975 to Mrs. Spencer Tracy. Mrs. Bush is being honored with this award for her work with the Helping America's Youth Initiative and her work over the years, including campaigns involving literacy, preventing child abuse, adoption and the war on drugs. Click here to read the First Lady's remarks. Click Here to Access Full Story and Slideshow Return to the Table of Contents |