Feburary 4, 2008

“ASSEMBLYMAN CONTE HELPS BOY SCOUTS RECEIVE
THEIR CITIZENSHIP MERIT BADGES”

Assemblyman Jim Conte (R,I,C,WF- Huntington Station) recently spoke with Boy Scout Troop 218 of South Huntington about voting, lawmaking and the responsibilities of being a citizens in a democracy. To receive a Citizens Merit badge, Boy Scouts must contact an elected representative and express their ideas for changing laws. Assemblyman Conte showed a video entitled "How An Idea Becomes A Law" which explains the legislative process in Albany and how everyday citizens can effect change in their government