This past year Kaylee was in a class which required them to put together an Earth Day project with fellow classmates. Kaylee along with her sweet friends Anna Claire and Mattie came up with a project on Liam's Wells, xeriscaping, and recycling. When the day finally came for them to set up the project at the zoo they were amazed at the interest they received on recycling. Our city does not have a door to door recycling program so these three girls put together a petition and got over 1200 signatures. A local reporter heard about their project and interviewed them for the nightly news. From that point on the story took flight and after articles in the paper, more news stories on local stations, and a request from the Mayor of Abilene...these sweet girls were invited to speak before the city council.
Look at this...they were on the agenda.
When the time came to present their research they suddenly looked like three young women to me. I could not have been more proud of the professional way they handled themselves. Likewise, the City Council along with Mayor Archibald could not have been more gracious and encouraging to these girls. The meeting ended with a few motions to quit talking about whether it should happen but to have the city works department to come up with a plan to make it happen. I am praying that in the future Abilene has curbside recycling and we will all know that three 5th grade girls helped make that happen. No matter the outcome though, this experience was so positive and one they will never forget. Kaylee walked away wanting to have a position on the city council one day thanks to the lone female representation of my friend, Kellie Miller. I love that!
Watch out world...these girls are going places. I am one proud Mom!
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