We just received a new endorsement for the U.S. Public Service Academy from Joe Coto, Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus in the California Legislature during 2008.  He writes,

“As the California legislator representing District 23 in San Jose, California, and a former school superintendent, I am writing to extend my enthusiastic endorsement and support of the United States Public Service Academy.  I believe that the Academy will be good for America and will help inspire young people to make this country a better place to live…

The Academy will offer a rigorous undergraduate education that will develop students into highly-qualified, service-oriented young leaders.  The visibility and prestige of a Public Service Academy will help attract more top students into public service, which will help America meet the serious domestic and international challenges of the twenty-first century.

Additionally, the U.S. Public Service Academy will give service-minded students the opportunity to serve our country without enduring financial hardship.  Many young people enter college wanting to serve their communities, but they cannot afford to pursue public service after graduation because they have accumulated too much debt.  Our public institutions lose out on many top college graduates who avoid public service in favor of more lucrative private sector fields.  Our nation cannot afford to continue losing such potential leaders.

I strongly believe that the United States Public Service Academy will strengthen America, and I urge Congress to pass the U.S. Public Service Academy Act (S.960 and H.R. 1671).”