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Senator O'Mara meets with area Youth Bureau reps
Thomas F. O'Mara
February 16, 2012
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Albany, N.Y.—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C,Big Flats) recently met in Albany with representatives of the Horseheads Youth Bureau.
The area representatives visited the Capitol as part of a gathering of youth development leaders from across New York State.
“I appreciate the participation and the leadership of our local young leaders. They stand as positive role models in our communities. Their efforts to develop and carry out programs and services that benefit all area youth make an enormous difference,” said Senator O’Mara.
In the attached photo, from the far left, are: Emily Jacque, Julia Weaver, Justin Henry, Senator O’Mara, Amber Terlaje, and Amanda Buchanan.
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