STATEHOUSE—State Rep. Suzanne Crouch (R-Evansville) recently hosted a local student as a page at the Statehouse. Jacob Whitacre from Boonville, Ind. is a senior at Castle High School. “I am very proud of Jacob and these bright young students for being a part of such a great program in the Civil Air Patrol,” said Rep. Crouch. “The program is an excellent resource that builds character, enthusiasm and excellence in our children. “I also want to thank them for serving as Pages at the Statehouse for a day. It is important that our kids take the opportunity to see the state government at work up close. It is always a pleasure to meet Pages from my district.” Pages are able to see how the state legislature works firsthand in a behind-the-scenes tour. They are able to work alongside legislators, legislative assistants and interns. On session days, pages experience how a bill becomes a law as they watch legislators on the House floor debate issues. Students also have the chance to tour the Statehouse, see where the Governor works and observe floor sessions of the House, Senate and Supreme Court chambers. The Indiana House Page Program is an educational way for students to gain a better understanding of the lawmaking process by meeting their State Representative and witnessing how laws are made firsthand. It is an exciting experience that comes highly recommended.
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