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04-01-2011, 06:10 PM
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the nomination of Cesar A. Perales for the Secretary of State of New York. The son of a Puerto Rican father and a Dominican mother, Cesar Augusto Perales grew up in New York City, and is known for his outstanding career as a civil rights lawyer. He will also serve as a senior advisor for policy to the Governor.

"Cesar Perales has devoted his life to public service," Governor Cuomo said. "He is one of our most distinguished New Yorkers and will be an exceptional Secretary of State. I look forward to working with Cesar in making New York stronger and restoring dignity and honor to our state government," said Cuomo upon making the announcement.

He will head the Department of State that provides a variety of services to citizens, community organizations, businesses and local governments. With over 17 divisions, the Department is one of the state's most diverse agencies, and the broad nature of the Department's work has an impact on all New Yorkers.

www.governor.ny.gov/press/033111nominationcesar (http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/033111nominationcesar)

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