Honorable John Boehner Among Honorees; Luke Russert Serves as Master of CeremoniesBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) celebrates 125 years of service to children, teens and families and continues its tradition of recognizing local and national leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to giving our children and our country a better and brighter future at the 26th Annual Tim Russert Congressional Dinner on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the JW Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, D.C.

A true advocate for youth, Russert served on the BGCGW Board of Directors for 13 years—and through his leadership—raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, as emcee of the Dinner to support BGCGW’s world-class programs in education, technology, diversity and career exploration. In 2010, the Annual Congressional Dinner was renamed in his honor. Tim’s son, Luke Russert, embracing charitable causes championed by his late father, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.  

Honorees include: Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (R) Ohio; Michael and Kathryn Hanley, Hanley Foundation; and Diamonia Jackson, 2011 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington’s Youth of the Year.  

“Greater Washington Boys & Girls Clubs proudly looks forward to the future as we recognize significant contributions of local and national leaders to youth here in Washington, D.C. and to Boys & Girls Clubs across the United States,” said BGCGW President and CEO Pandit F. Wright.  “With strong supporters and partners throughout our 125 year history, BGCGW will continue providing programs and opportunities for learning, growth and creativity to ensure each of our Club members has an individual plan for their future.”

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