Mountain State Times

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On June 12, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) stopped in Elkins, W.Va. to address the participants of the American Legion Rhododendron Girls State at Davis and Elkins College. Afterwards, Senator Capito traveled to Jackson’s Mill in Weston, W.Va. to address the participants of the American Legion Mountaineers Boys State.

“Every time I come to Girls State and Boys State, I’m reminded of the great future ahead for our state with the bright young women and men engaged and interested in public service,” Senator Capito said. “The next generation of leaders are right here in Elkins and Weston today, learning skills and lessons that will prepare each well for the future. The American Legion continues to do an impressive job of promoting the values of patriotism, leadership, and collaboration among the young West Virginians who participate. It was truly an honor, as always, to speak at both Rhododendron Girls State and Mountaineer Boys State today and meet the participants.”

Rhododendron Girls State started in 1941 and is structured on the principles of Americanism, citizenship and leadership. American Legion’s Mountaineer Boys State was founded in 1936, and holds the second-oldest charter in the nation.

Photos from the events are included below:

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivers remarks at the American Legion Rhododendron Girls State at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, W.Va. on Monday, June 12, 2023.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) takes a photo at the American Legion Rhododendron Girls State at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, W.Va. on Monday, June 12, 2023.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attends the American Legion Mountaineers Boys State at Jackson’s Mill in Weston, W.Va. on Monday, June 12, 2023.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) attends the American Legion Mountaineers Boys State at Jackson’s Mill in Weston, W.Va. on Monday, June 12, 2023.

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