Today nine young people, ranging in age from 3-17, from various walks of life and cultures were brought together at City Hall to spend invaluable time with the mayor and received a tour from the renowned Officer Bob. It was truly a blessing to watch young people with various temperaments in awe of the Mayor. When he asked questions and engaged them they were shy to speak. They really found it hard to believe that someone of such importance to the City of Reading would take time out of his day to ask them, about their interest and instruct them on how to greet someone assertively. Our young people made us proud because they attended from near and far, they were young professionals and wore their titles with pride. They bonded with people they would have never spoken to before. We would like to Thank Mayor Thomas McMahon for his participation, Judy Blimline for her support and Parents/Guardians for allowing the children to participate in this pilot program and for their support.
Submitted by: Aaron A. Thomas & Andrea L. Martin Thomas "Reading Connection"
