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04/18/2007 Archived Entry: "Miguel Hernandez's Son Nominated to Attend Jr. Nat. Young Leaders Conference!"
Miguel Hernandez's Son Nominated to Attend Jr. Nat. Young Leaders Conference!
Photos by Tom Barnes
Miguel Hernandez and his son, Joshuah, do a boxing demonstration as part of a literacy program at Waukegan High School last year
CICERO, Ill. - "MACHO" Miguel Hernandez will be back in the ring, "living the dream" and fighting proudly this Friday. But, that's not all he's proud about.
"I am very proud of all of my boys. However my oldest son, Joshuah, has been nominated to attend the 2007 Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) this summer in Washington, D.C.," said Hernandez. "He really motivates me to train harder and give it my all in boxing and life in general. I always said I wanted three titles in boxing, but in reality I already have three titles...My three Boys."
Below are the contents of page one of the letter informing Hernandez of his son's honor:
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March 19, 2007
To the Parents of Mr. Joshuah Hernandez
Dear Parent,
I am thrilled to inform you that based on his academic achievement and leadership potential, your son, Joshuah, has been nominated to attend the 2007 Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) this summer in Washington, B.C.
Joshuah was nominated by his teacher, Ms. Therese Connell, who recognized him as one of a select group of students with the scholastic merit, maturity and responsibility to represent Hale Elementary School for his unique leadership program for exceptional 5th and 6th graders. On behalf of the nearly 400 members of the United States Congress who serve on our Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors, I congratulate you on Joshuah's achievements. You should be very proud.
In addition to meeting the significant academic requirements that are our first consideration in choosing scholars, we have been told Joshuah has the strength of character and leadership ability that will allow him to get the most out of this unparalleled opportunity. We expect to enroll an outstanding group of young achievers from a variety of backgrounds across the country. We look forward to having your son join these high-achieving students as one of America's future leaders.
Upon your son's official acceptance into JrNYLC, you are United States Representative and Senators will be notified. He may also request a press release, which you can distribute to your local news media. After his successful completion of the Conference, your son will receive the official JuniorJunior National Young Leaders Conference
* 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 400 * Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (703) 584-9533 * Fax: (703) 584-8982 * E-mail: jrnylc_adm@cylc.org
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Continuing, Hernandez said, "April 20, 2007 will be my return. I've been out for about eight months and I am excited to be fighting in Chicago again. So, I would like to thank all of you who come out to support me.
Miguel "MACHO" Hernandez
Cicero Stadium
1909 S. Laramie Ave
First Bout 6:30pm
At left, Miguel and Josh spar lightly; at right, with Dr. Beverly
