Siblings Earn Prestigious Congressional Award
Two Torreys are recognized for their contributions to the community.
Congratulations to Vivienne Fullerton ’28 and Alexander Fullerton ’30 on earning medals through The Congressional Award, a nonpartisan program that recognizes teens for leadership, community service, and personal achievement. While on Capitol Hill this summer, California Congressman Scott Peters surprised them both with a Congressional Challenge Coin to celebrate their leadership and dedication to helping others.
As posted in the Rancho Santa Fe Review:
“Local siblings Vivienne and Alexander Fullerton were recently recognized by the United States Congress for their commitment to community service, personal development and civic leadership, earning Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals through the prestigious Congressional Award program. The honors were officially presented in Washington, D.C., on June 8, recognizing years of effort, leadership, and personal growth, according to a news release.
While Alexander earned the Bronze and Silver Medals, Vivienne’s Gold Medal achievement was formally recognized in the Congressional Record on June 10 by Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) in his role as chairman of the Committee on House Administration.
The Congressional Award is the highest honor Congress bestows upon young civilians in the United States. To qualify, young people must set and achieve significant goals across four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. Throughout the multi-year journey, participants must document their personal growth, how they overcame challenges and how they evolved as leaders.
Over the past several years, Vivienne and Alexander have collectively dedicated more than 1,440 hours to these areas. Community service formed a significant portion of their work, with the siblings contributing over 600 volunteer hours at senior living and memory care communities, and animal shelters throughout the San Diego area. Their efforts benefited more than 1,100 seniors, 1,085 animals, and 165 children, reflecting a broad and measurable impact on the local community, the news release stated.”
