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Pamela Green-Jackson receives Presidential Citizens Medal

Posted: 02.15.2013 at 2:01 PM

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Pamela Green-Jackson receiving her award from President Barack Obama at an event earlier in the day. / Whitehouse.gov

WASHINGTON -- Albany resident Pamela Green-Jackson was awarded the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor shortly before noon Friday.

The event was held in Washington D.C. and the award was presented to her by President Barack Obama.

“It is my distinguished honor to award these individuals the 2012 Citizens Medal for their commitment to public service,” said President Obama in the release sent out for the event. “Their selflessness and courage inspire us all to look for opportunities to better serve our communities and our country.”

Jackson was recognized as the founder and CEO of the Youth Becoming Healthy Project (YBH), a non-profit organization committed to reducing the epidemic of childhood obesity through nutrition, fitness education and physical activity programs. YBH was created in memory of Pamela Green-Jackson's only brother, Bernard Green, who died in 2004 from obesity-related illnesses. YBH provides resources for during and after school wellness programs for elementary and middle school students as well as a summer wellness camp where the students learn about exercise, nutrition and can participate in martial arts, walking club and dance programs.

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