Emily Shinay has been selected to be a Maine delegate at the 2006 American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation program due to her enthusiasm for learning, intelligence level and leadership potential.

The selection came following her attendance at American Legion Auxiliary Maine Girls State. Emily is the daughter of Richard and Celeste Shinay.

Two young women are selected from each Girls State program to attend Girls Nation, which introduces them to the structure and functions of the federal government. These youthful lawmakers caucus at the beginning of the session, organize committees and conduct hearings on bills, according to the rules of the U.S. Senate. Each delegate will have the opportunity to visit the National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery, State Department, Capitol Hill and possibly the White House.

To prepare these young women for the responsibilities of being an American citizen, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation also stresses the appreciation for America’s veterans and current service members through memorable and educating experiences as a part of Girls Nation.

The American Legion Auxiliary is a patriotic women’s service organization of nearly 900,000 members founded in 1919 to support the work of The American Legion. The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local levels focusing on three major areas: veterans, young people and the community.

Emily Shinay was one of two young women selected from the Girls State program in Maine to attend Girls Nation.