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As part of Pasco's Voter Education Program we offer, in conjunction with the District School Board of Pasco County, the Vote in Honor of a Vet program. Designed for teenagers, the program encourages voter registration and participation in elections. The program, started in 2007 in Pasco County, has become part of the annual Great American Teach-In (GATI).



The intent of the program is to encourage voting among our young citizens. For 30 years, beginning in 1972, voter turnout among 18-24 year olds showed a nearly continuous decline, a trend that began to show upward growth in 2004, 2006, and again in 2008. The 2008 presidential election represents the highest voter turnout for this age group since 1972, where it is estimated that nearly 23 million 18-29 year olds cast a ballot. Programs such as Vote in Honor of a Vet can hopefully reinforce this upward trend.



Through veterans sharing their stories in the classrooms, students learn firsthand of the personal sacrifice that enables us to continue living in a democratic society. Voting in honor of a vet is a way teenagers can show respect and “give back” to those who gave so much to protect our democracy.