Dax Barrett-Nedwell, center, before a Senate session with his parents, Cassie and Zach Nedwell, and Sen. Anne Carney. Contributed

On Jan. 14, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, welcomed Dax Barrett-Nedwell, of Cape Elizabeth, to the Senate Chamber. Dax, a fifth-grader at Cape Elizabeth Middle School, served as an honorary page in the Senate Chamber.

“I love having young people actively participate in public service,” said Carney in a news release. “Honorary pages deliver documents and messages to senators as we debate and vote on legislative measures. It’s an important job that Dax performed confidently amid intense discussion about changes to the Legislature’s joint rules. I enjoyed seeing his smile as he navigated the aisles of the Senate, and I hope that he will encourage his friends and classmates to get further involved in our political process.”

Dax Barrett-Nedwell delivers a note to Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth while serving as an honorary page. Contributed

On session days, the Senate Secretary’s Office manages the Honorary Page Program in the Maine State Senate. Open to students in third through 12th grade, honorary pages perform various duties such as delivering messages, distributing documents within the Senate Chamber, interacting with state senators and taking part in real-world, legislative learning experiences.

To sign up to serve as an honorary page, contact Alex Ferguson at 207-287-1540 or  Alex.Ferguson@legislature.maine.gov.

 

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