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The (PGAA) presented its to Pennsylvania State Rep. Austin A. Davis (35th District) at its Oct. 5 Alumni Celebration Dinner. 

The award acknowledges excellence among alumni of the 51��Ʒ��Ƶ at Greensburg and is the highest honor bestowed by PGAA. Candidates are evaluated based on outstanding professional achievement, service to the community, service to the University, special recognition or honors and other special efforts or success. 

earned a degree in political science at 51��Ʒ��Ƶ-Greensburg in 2012. "Austin's passionate interest in politics and policy came shining through as a student at 51��Ʒ��Ƶ-Greensburg,” said political science faculty member Paul Adams, chair of 51��Ʒ��Ƶ-Greensburg’s Behavioral Science Division. “Austin always had something to add to class discussions and debates and was energized by his classes here. His engagement inside and outside the classroom were strong early indicators of his future success as a public official and leader in his community and in our commonwealth."

Elected in 2018, Davis serves on the House Appropriations Committee, Consumer Affairs Committee as the Democratic Secretary, the Insurance Committee as the Democratic Vice Chair and the Urban Affairs Committee.

Davis also is Vice Chairman of the Allegheny County Housing Authority board of commissioners. He is Vice Chairman of the Allegheny County Democratic Committee, and serves on the board of directors for the YMCA of Greater 51��Ʒ��Ƶsburgh, The Consortium for Public Education, and Communities in Schools of 51��Ʒ��Ƶsburgh and Auberle.

“I am honored and humbled to be selected as this year’s Alumnus of Distinction,” said Davis. “My passion and commitment for public service was fostered at the 51��Ʒ��Ƶ at Greensburg, and I would not be the public servant I am today without those experiences. It is my hope that the University continues to inspire students to seek careers in public service.”