Lyndon B. Johnson, a Texas native and the 36th United States president, was a great national and local innovator. For the nation, he prompted the “Great Society” reforms and encouraged the passage of the Civil Rights Act; closer to home, he helped rural areas get electricity and inspired a youth leadership program sponsored by electric cooperatives, including Fayette Electric Cooperative, that students can enjoy to this day.

Fayette EC is proud to help fulfill Johnson’s vision by sponsoring two high school students from its service area to participate in the weeklong, guided trip to Washington, D.C., on the Government-in-Action Youth Tour on June 6 – 15, 2018.

As a Texan who understood the value of quality rural life, Johnson was a champion of electric cooperatives, including Fayette EC, and was instrumental in the formation of these nonprofit, member-owned electric distribution companies that are focused on improving the quality of members’ lives.

As part of their effort to improve members’ lives, electric cooperatives followed Johnson’s call to send youths to Washington, D.C., to “actually see what the flag stands for and represents.” Out of his remarks was born the Government-in Action Youth Tour, which is still going strong after more than 50 years, with more than 50,000 students having participated nationwide.

To be part of Johnson’s vision and represent Fayette EC on Youth Tour, apply now for the Youth Tour contest.

Eligible entrants must:

• Be a sophomore, junior or senior;
• Be a dependent of a Fayette EC member with permanent resident status in the co-op’s service area; and
• Submit an application.

Applications must arrive at Fayette EC by January 19, 2018. Applications can be downloaded here.

For more information about Youth Tour, visit TexasYouthTour.com or contact Catherine Poppe at 979-968-3181 or cjpoppe@fayette.coop.