Amanda Flores, a junior at Downey High School, visited with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) during her weeklong stay in Washington, D.C. as a participant in the National Young Leaders' Conference.

Congresswoman Roybal-Allard, who represents the 34th District which includes Downey, said she is proud of Amanda’s involvement in the program and success in school.

"The National Young Leaders' Conference is a unique opportunity for young people to learn first-hand how our government operates," Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. "Amanda is among the many bright students with leadership potential from across our country who will hopefully take what they've learned as part of this program and return home more knowledgeable about the process and better prepared to one day serve their communities and make a difference."

The Conference is sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, which is a non-profit, non-partisan leadership, educational organization dedicated to helping young people develop leadership skills.

Amanda, who was in the nation’s capital from July 21-July 30, was among more than 380 juniors and seniors from throughout the nation participating in the conference and one of approximately 40 students from California.

During the week, Amanda and the other students visited with Members of Congress, conducted mock congressional and presidential deliberations and spent time sightseeing around the area. She is the daughter of Downey residents, Pam and Oscar Flores.
 

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