serve at the local, state and national level - including about the value of participation and the possibility of
high-ranking members of the judiciary.
leadership.”
Justice Lorie S. Gildea began her tenure as chief justice of
the Minnesota Supreme Court in 2010. She participated
in the state-level version of ALA Girls Nation, known as
ALA Girls State in 1979 - and the program, Gildea said,
“empowered her to embark upon a lifetime of service
and leadership.”
“At ALA Girls State, we learn that every voice has value
and that every woman needs to use her voice,” said
Gildea. “We also learn that we need to be courageous
and confident enough to take life up on the opportunities
that present themselves to us.” Other alumnae have gone on to hold leadership roles
in industries spanning government, military, media,
education and law. Notable alumnae include Jane Pauley,
national media personality; Stephanie Herseth Sandlin,
president of Augustana University and former South
Dakota U.S. representative; Susan Bysiewicz, former
Connecticut Secretary of State; Lt. Gen. Michelle D.
Johnson, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy
and former Air Force aide to the president; Ann Richards,
former governor of Texas; and Susan Porter-Rose, former
chief of staff to First Lady Barbara Bush - among countless
others.
“An informed citizenry is essential to the success of our
democracy. ALA Girls State [and ALA Girls Nation]
plays a vital role in informing and educating our future
leaders,” Gildea said. “It is a wonderful opportunity to
learn about and see firsthand how the three branches of
our government work. I am so grateful to the American
Legion Auxiliary for presenting ALA Girls State and
teaching me and thousands of Minnesota’s young women For some girls, it is their first opportunity to connect
with peers with common interests. For others, it is the
first time they encounter students whose perspectives
differ from their own. For all, it is a moment in time
when a select few teenage girls from all over the country
come together to discover and celebrate the honor and
importance of participating in our democracy. To learn
more, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org.
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