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Boys and Girls Club youth honored; youth of the year shares personal story
Summary
The commission hosted Alora Gomez, Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, who described family hardship, recovery, and the club's role in rebuilding confidence; commissioners praised her and invited the public to the legislative breakfast where she will compete.
The commission welcomed Alora Gomez (S7), the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Utah Youth of the Year, who delivered a personal speech about loss, recovery and the support she found at the club.
Janelle Jeffries (S10) introduced the youth and said Alora will be competing at the state legislative breakfast next Thursday. In her remarks, Alora described family hardship and how the club provided a place where she felt included: "The Boys and Girls Club has given me a space where I feel included and that people care not only about me, but my success and future." She closed with a line from Les Misérables: "Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise."
Commissioners thanked Alora and praised the Boys and Girls Club for its role supporting youth in the county. The commission encouraged attendance at the legislative breakfast and acknowledged the club's contribution to local youth development.
