In the company of such dignitaries as President Barak Obama and Hispanic leaders of faith from across the nation, DeVos alumni filled a table at this year’s National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. The annual gathering attracted more than 700 pastors and leaders and provided networking opportunities, visits to Capitol Hill to meet with State Representatives and a host informative keynote speakers.

“We know there is much more work to be done to extend the promise of a better life to all our children and grandchildren,” Obama said in his address. “In all that we do, we must be guided by that simple command that binds all great religions together: Love thy neighbor as thyself.”

Following the President’s speech, attendees were afforded introductions, hand shakes and photo ops with him. Many in attendance considered this year an opportunity of a life time and the experience an adrenaline rush.

View a Slideshow of the entire event.
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Read the Transcript from President Obama

The DeVos Urban Leadership alumni delegation included:
Pete Contreras (San Diego, 2008)
Johnny Fine (Cleveland, 2007)
Ray Maldonado (Chicago, 2007)
Mickey Nunez (Phoenix, 2008)
Bill Preston (San Diego, 2001)
Jose Sanchez (Kansas City, 2008)
Felipe and Pricilla Valdez (San Diego, 1999)
Ron Carter (Birmingham, 1999)
Rick Diaz (San Antonio, 1999)

Further Reading: The Washington Times or The Boston Globe

Posted On: Thursday, June 25, 2009 -- Posted By: Rick Diaz

Categories: Announcement

Tags: Hispanic

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