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The Supervisor of Elections office, in conjunction with the District School Board of Pasco County is proud to announce the
Vote in Honor of a Vet program. Designed for teenagers, the program encourages voter registration and participation in elections. With the support of Heather Fiorentino, Pasco County Superintendent of Schools, the program will be implemented in Pasco County High Schools during the upcoming '07-'08 school year.
 The intent of the program is to encourage voting among our young citizens, whom historically have low numbers of voter
registration and even less turnout on election day.
Through veterans sharing their stories in the classrooms, students learn firsthand of the personal sacrifice that enables
us to continue living in a democratic society. Voting in honor of a vet is a way teenagers can show respect and “give back”
to those who gave so much to protect our democracy.
This is how the program works. We invite veterans to complete and submit a short biography by clicking on the link below.
If you are willing to share your experience by speaking in classrooms, please indicate that on the biography. Your desire
to speak publicly is welcomed, but not necessary to participate. Families of deceased or missing in action veterans are
also invited to submit biographies on their behalf. The biographies will be presented as certificates to students who
participate in the program and pledge to Vote in Honor of Their Vet. Participating students also receive dog tags to wear
as a constant reminder of the sacrifies of veterans. The ultimate goal is to motivate teenagers to vote by
personalizing the experience and giving it meaning.
If you are a veteran, or family member of a veteran, we need your participation to make this valuable program a success. We
are starting now to compile biographies so we are prepared for the upcoming school year. You are welcome to make copies of
the Veteran Biography Form and distribute them as you wish, or simply complete the form on-line and submit it for yourself.
Forms not completed on-line should be mailed to PO Box 300, Dade City 33526. If you have further questions, contact Rachel,
Voter Outreach/Education Coordinator at (800)851-8754.
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