2025 Regular Session - Day 26 - Page Introduction, Rep. Amy Neighbors

Andrew if you would stand in please Andrew Spears is an eighth grade Panther from Cumberland County Middle School he is the president of the school's newly formed leadership team mentoring in the middle he is on track to graduate middle school as an all a honors student the faculty and staff at his school have recognized him with the male character of the Year award for the past two years outside of school Andrew uses his public speaking skills in his 4H and beta clubs he serves as president of the anal science 4 club last year he was the state champion in the 4 country ham speech contest in his age division at the 2024 4 State Communications day he was runner up in the speech contest and hopes to be champion this year in June he will represent Kentucky at the National Beta convention in the speech contest in Orlando Andrew enjoys volunteering in his community he works with local officials on commodity day to distribute goods and helps with deliveries to adult daycare centers in his church Andrew serves on the media committee he recently prepared and sent 800 scripture cards with a mission team to Honduras when asked about his future plans he already has an answer he wants to attend Murray State University and major in Agra business he wants to be a business owner one day his favorite pastime is hanging out with his big brother and role model Matthew they enjoy being outdoors and listening to mus music together Andrew says he is honored to serve on the house floor today and appreciates the opportunity to learn more about our state government everyone please help me make Andrew feel welcome