Mayor appointed to commission to advocate for civics education in Nation's schools

Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by admin

Don Slesnick, attorney and Coral Gables Mayor, has been appointed to serve on the American Bar Association’s Commission on Civic Education in the Nation’s Schools. Its stated objective is to develop young people’s interest and knowledge of civics, community service, politics and government; the Commission will advocate teaching an expanded civic curriculum to youth ages 13-19.Click link below for full article in PDF format

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Committed to Community & Public Service

President, Florida League of Mayors (2009 - 2010)
"Friend of Foreign Service Medal" (2010) - Republic of China (Taiwan)
"Miami-Dade International Citizen of the Year Award (2008) - Miami-Dade County Sister Cities Program
"The Government Leadership Award" (2008) - Miami Chapter American Institute of Architects (AIA)
"Protector of the Climate" (2007) - Broward County Audubon Society
"Distinguished Civic Achievement Award" (2007) - American Jewish Congress
"Outstanding Citizen Award" (2006) - Council of Garden Club Presidents of Miami-Dade County
"International Vision Award" (2005) - Latin Business Club of America
"Top 100 Global Leaders of South Florida" (2004) - South Florida CEO Magazine
"Twelve Good Men" (2001) - Ronald McDonald House