Christine Scanlan

The Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) recognized Rep. Christine Scanlan (D-Summit County) today as one of two Legislators of the Year. Rep. Scanlan was honored at a ceremony this morning at the State Capitol for her support of the youth corps in providing effective solutions to critical land, water and energy issues in Colorado.

“I am grateful to be honored by CYCA, an organization that values and recognizes that youth represents the best future for Colorado,” said Rep. Scanlan. “The Youth Corps is actually the one who should be honored: they continue to effectively engage young people in service to their communities and stewardship of their environment, and I am proud to be a supporter of such an important organization.

Last year, Rep. Scanlan, along with Sen. Kopp, sponsored legislation that encouraged the use of youth corps crews to complete forest restoration, fire mitigation, and beetle kill projects statewide, thereby providing jobs, training, and scholarships to many young people.

Also recognized today were Lieutenant Governor Barbara O’Brien as the 2009 Champion for Youth, Colorado State Parks as Partner of the Year, and Sen. Mike Kopp as the other Legislator of the Year.