By KENNEDY GRIFFIN
(Boston, MA) Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll launched a portrait essay contest for Massachusetts students. Traditionally, each Governor will select a portrait of a former Governor to hang in their offices. Gov. Healey is asking students to research and suggest a Governor who inspires them, answering the question “Which former Massachusetts governor inspires you the most, and why should their portrait hang in the Governor or Lieutenant Governor’s office?”
“The State House is the people’s house, and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll and I want our future leaders to have a voice in the symbols and messages we choose to highlight,” said Governor Healey. “This is an exciting opportunity for Massachusetts students to learn more about our state’s history and determine for themselves what makes a great leader. We can’t wait to review the submissions.”
“Governor Healey and I will be looking at these portraits every day while we are making important decisions that impact the lives of all Massachusetts residents,” said Lieutenant Governor Driscoll. “Each time we see the portraits, we’ll be reminded of the lessons we learned from these student essays. We hope that all students will participate in this unique opportunity to shape our state’s future.”
Massachusetts students can submit an essay of 600 words or less on the essay question by Friday, January 27th, 2023. The winners will be invited to the unveiling of the portraits at the State House and will meet with Gov. Healey and Lt. Gov. Driscoll.
More details on the contest and submission details available on the Governor’s Office Page on mass.gov