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Barbara Jordan of Austin TX overcame enormous obstacles to become the first black state senator in Texas and then the first Southern black elected to the US Congress since Reconstruction. Confined to a wheelchair, she went on to inspire generations of new leaders as a teacher of public affairs.
Home when commended: North America, US, Texas Home now: North America, US, Texas Gender: F (female) For more information, click on the Giraffe's name.
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Matthew Josephs of Basking Ridge NJ pumped gas and used his earnings to make and distribute 150 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches each week to street people in Manhattan. He put off college for a year to live on the street himself and learn first hand about the lives of the homeless.
Home when commended: North America, US, New Jersey Home now: North America, US, New Jersey Gender: M (male) For more information, click on the Giraffe's name.
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Brian Jung and Vicki Grossman of Bothell WA overcame local denial and devoted long hours and their own funds to create the Youth Suicide Prevention Committee, which counsels kids contemplating or worrying about suicide.
Home when commended: North America, US, Washington Home now: North America, US, Washington Gender: M (male) For more information, click on the Giraffe's name.
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