Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington to Hold its 30th Annual Congressional Dinner
WASHINGTON, May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW), will host its 30th Annual Tim Russert Congressional Dinner on Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:00pm at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. Chaired by David M. Velazquez, Executive Vice President Pepco Holdings Inc., the dinner will honor the Honorable Julian Castro, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Congressman Paul Ryan, U.S. House of Representatives Wisconsin's First District and Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Ways; John Castellani, President & CEO, PhRMA; John R. Thompson Jr., Coach Emeritus Georgetown University Basketball; and Ayanna Holmes the 2015 BGCGW Youth of the Year.
The first Congressional Dinner, held in 1986, was created as an opportunity to recognize both national and local leaders for their continued support of and devotion to the children served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW). In 2009, the Dinner was renamed to honor Tim Russert, a true advocate and passionate supporter of the Clubs. Now in its 30th year, this event continues to be a premier event in Washington, DC and raises vital financial support for one of the area's most respected youth organizations. "The Tim Russert Congressional Dinner is a marquis occasion for our kids and teens, showcasing their accomplishments and all that can be achieved in partnership with great staff and dedicated supporters," shared Pandit F. Wright, BGCGW CEO & President. Serving as Dinner Chair is David M. Velazquez, Executive Vice President Pepco Holdings Inc. To continue in the proud tradition, the Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Luke Russert, son of the late Tim Russert and NBC News Correspondent.
Title sponsors for this year's dinner gala include Pepco Holdings, Inc, PhRMA and Stanley Martin Homes. Funds raised from the Dinner will provide support for BGCGW programming. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington provides a safe and positive experience to more than 11,000 youth at 14 sites in the local Washington Metropolitan community.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (http://www.bgcgw.org @BGCGW) is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, especially those who need us most, build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded and responsible adults.
BGCGW offers a variety of programs in character and leadership development, education, career development, culture, health and life skills, sports, fitness and recreation.
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