Written by Clayborne Staff Wednesday, 10 March 2010 11:25
Senator Clayborne discussed the importance of agriculture to our state and the necessity for youth to get involved at an early age. The students in the group came from all over St. Clair County, including Belleville, Granite City, Albion, and Freeburg. 4-H is a nationally recognized program designed to emphasize the importance of young people being engaged, well-informed citizens. By connecting to their communities and leaders, youth understand their role in civic affairs and are able to expand their role in decision-making processes. It's clear that civic engagement provides the foundation that helps youth understand the big picture of life and learn the skill sets that will allow them to become wise leaders for the 21st century. Pictured in the photo from left to right are Senator James F. Clayborne, Jr., Stephanie Bechard, Mckenzi Stamboldjiev, Alyssa Cipponeri, Brittney Canada, Whitney Canada, Michael Smith, Hannah Adams, Lydia Barton, Lafayette Canada, Jacob Cowley, and Eric Lampman.
Springfield, IL— Senate Majority Leader James F. Clayborne, Jr. (D-Belleville) met with 4-H students from St. Clair County at the Capitol this week. The students were visiting Springfield as part of the 4-H Lobby Day held annually at the Statehouse.
Senator Clayborne Menu
57th District
Senate Majority Leader
Years served: 1995 - Present
Committee assignments: Committee of the Whole; Assignments (Chairperson); Pensions and Investments; Telecommunications & Technology; Energy; Executive; Joint Comm. on Government Reform; Executive Subcommittee on Amendment (Sub-Chairperson); Subcommittee on State & Local Govt.; Subcommittee on Pension Reform.
Biography: Attorney; born Dec. 29, 1963, in St. Louis, MO; B.S., Political Science, Tennessee State University; J.D., University of Miami; Partner - Hinshaw & Culbertson (Belleville); former St. Clair County Assistant State's Attorney; has four children