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Federal representatives cite Head Start support as St. Mary's County opens early learning center
Summary
Representatives for U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Steny Hoyer attended the July 21 ceremony, noting more than $1.2 million in federal Head Start funding for the project and presenting certificates of recognition.
Roger Lewis, representing U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, read a prepared statement noting that the center will help address childcare challenges across Maryland and that the project received more than $1,200,000 in federal Head Start funding. "This center will help address the need while supporting working families, strengthening our local workforce," Lewis said while reading the senator's remarks.
Will Boyd, representing Congressman Steny Hoyer, presented a certificate of congressional recognition and offered brief congratulations on behalf of the congressman. Both representatives emphasized federal partnership and cited related investments in the region, including other YMCA projects that have received congressional support.
