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American Legion Continues Scholarship Awards with Muñoz Support
Again with the support of Illinois 1st District State Senator Antonio “Tony” Muñoz, the William McKinley American Legion Post 231 presented another local student with a $1,000 scholarship toward a college education.
Billy Pack, an undergraduate education major in the 2024 class at the University of Illinois at Chicago, received the check in a March ceremony at the legion post at 1956 W. 35th St. in Chicago’s McKinley Park neighborhood.
Muñoz said the American Legion scholarships were an important element of his office’s support for local students and education. “I’m glad to be part of their program,” Muñoz said.
Scholarship recipient Billy Pack, left, accepts a check from William McKinley American Legion Post 231 Senior Vice Commander Arthur Rodriguez, right, alongside his stepmother, Karen Pack.Pack, who graduated in 2020 from Horizon Science Academy – McKinley Park, said he’s interested in becoming an elementary education teacher. “I’ve always liked helping people,” he said.
Second Scholarship Award
Pack was connected to the scholarship opportunity through his stepmother, Karen Pack, who is a post member. He has been and remains a resident of the McKinley Park neighborhood.
As reported here in the McKinley Park News, the post awarded another $1,000 scholarship earlier this year, also with the support of Muñoz’s office.
Muñoz, who served in the military, said he is renewing his membership at the post and continuing his office’s engagement there. “We can never do enough for our veterans,” he said.
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