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New York State Trooper First Deputy Superintendent Perez to Speak at the Capital District YMCA

11/18/2009 10:43:18 AM

The Capital District YMCA’s Black & Latino Achievers Program is pleased to announce that New York State Trooper First Deputy Superintendent, Pedro J. Perez, will be speaking at the Guilderland Branch Monday, November 23rd at 7:00pm. This program is open to the public.

GUILDERLAND, NY – The Capital District YMCA’s Black & Latino Achievers Program is pleased to announce that New York State Trooper First Deputy Superintendent, Pedro J. Perez, will be speaking at the Guilderland Branch Monday, November 23rd at 7:00pm. This program is open to the public.

During his speech, First Deputy Superintendent Perez will address the Black& Latino Achievers about his career path and how he progressed through the ranks to become the first Hispanic in the 90-year history of the New York State Police to attain the rank of Full Colonel.

About First Deputy Superintendent Pedro J. Perez
First Deputy Superintendent Pedro J. Perez joined the New York State Police on October 19, 1981, soon after the birth of his first child because he wanted to make New York State a safe place to live for his wife and children. On March 8, 2007, First Deputy Superintendent Perez became the first Hispanic in the 90-year history of the New York State Police to attain the rank of Full Colonel.

About the Black & Latino Achievers Program
The Black & Latino Achievers Program reaches into the heart of the community to identify achievers who could benefit from connections with successful professionals and community leaders. The program brings a much needed positive influence into the lives of young people by helping them set educational and professional goals. The program frequently sponsors guest speakers, college visits, career enrichment, and networking seminars to better connect our achievers with their future.

About the Capital District YMCA
The Capital District YMCA is a not-for-profit organization serving more than 118,000 community members in eleven branches. Through a variety of programs and services focused on the holistic development of children and youth, family strengthening, and health and well-being for all, YMCAs unite men, women and children of all ages, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. From urban areas to small towns, our YMCAs have proudly served the Capital District’s communities for more than 150 years by building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Visit http://www.cdymca.org to learn more about the Capital District YMCA.

Rob Totaro

CDYMCA

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The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits, strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the US, 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence to deliver lasting personal and social change. The Capital District YMCA serves those in need with locations in Albany, Bethlehem, Camp Chingachgook on Lake George, Clifton Park, Coxsackie, East Greenbush, Glenville, Greene County, Guilderland, Niskayuna, Schenectady and Troy.

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