Ronkonkoma Resident Recognized by American Legion Boy's State Program

Ronkonkoma's Tim Pamlanye has been recognized by The American Legion Boys’ State Program for his leadership, character, loyalty and service to St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School.

According to a release, he will participate in a mock government program at SUNY Morrisville State College for two weeks this summer to represent American Legion Post 1738. This Leadership Action Program is a practical government course designed to develop a working knowledge of the structure of government.

Ted Gladkowski, Post Boys’ State Chairman, expressed that Tim was selected by the committee because “he knocked their socks off” with his impressive qualifications. 

Boys’ State is a program of the American Legion developed from the concept that youth should be offered a better perspective of the practical operation of government; that the individual is an integral part, and commensurately responsible, for the character and success of his government. As such, it is an activity of high educational value, born of a need for youth training in practical citizenship.