Latino Leaders Luncheon with Federico Peña (August 26, 2008)

Former Mayor of Denver (1983-1991), the Honorable Federico Peña, was recognized for being a catalyst for the Latino community at the Latino Leaders Luncheon Series™ on August 26, 2008, in the Donald Seawell ballroom of Denver's Performing Arts Complex. The luncheon was held in conjunction with the National Democratic Convention. Peña, who made history in Denver when he was elected as the state's first Latino Mayor. He has been described as the "visionary man," by
other prominent Hispanic leaders for calling on Denver's voters in 1982 to "Imagine a Great City," and then carrying out his mission in transforming Denver.

Peña was introduced by Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) Others in the program included Governor Bill Richardson, Mayor Kenneth McClintock from Puerto Rico, Mayor John Hickenlooper of Denver, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles, Texas Senator Leticia Van De Putte and National Council of La Raza's President Janet Murguia.

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