Chapel Hill Student Honored for 'Environmental Awareness'
Jacob Robinson conceived a state law that could restrict the sale and growth of invasive plants.
A Chapel Hill Elementary School student received accolades Tuesday morning for helping to create a state law that could restrict the sale and growth of invasive plants. Fourth grader Jacob Robinson received the Outstanding Youth Achievement Award for "environmental awareness" from the North American Weed Management Association. It was presented by Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Earl F. (Buddy) Hance, according to Jacob's father, Dennis M. Robinson Jr., president of the Perry Hall Improvement Association. County Councilman David Marks also presented Jacob with a Baltimore County Council Resolution. He was recognized by state Sen. Kathy Klausmeier and Sen. J.B. Jennings as well. “I certainly do not need Jacob to receive an award for me …
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