We would like to invite all of you to this month's Republican National Hispanic Assembly's breakfast meeting. This month we will have as our guest State Senator Josh Penry. Senator Penry will be sharing his insights on the current legislative session, issues facing Colorado and the Western Slope, as well as his thoughts on the recent news surrounding a proposed fix to the way Colorado funds Higher Education in the State.
Josh Penry is a Republican member of the Colorado Senate, representing the 7th District since 2007. Previously he was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from 2005 to 2006.
Penry served in the Colorado House of Representatives for one term, and then jumped into a hotly contested race for the Colorado Senate against a popular former State Representative. Penry ran away with the once-competitive Senate primary in a landslide, and was eventually elected by a wide margin in the General Election. Penry is the youngest member of the Colorado Senate.
Penry is a leading advocate for education reform in Colorado. Along with State Representative Rob Witwer, he has pushed for legislation to raise graduation standards for Colorado high school students, especially in the areas of math and science.
Penry has been identified as a rising political star by an array of publications, including the National Journal. The Rocky Mountain News called Penry and State Representatives Rob Witwer, Cory Gardner and Matt Knoedler the "Rock Stars" of the Colorado Republican Party. He is talked about as a possible opponent to John Salazar for Colorado's 3rd congressional district.
Penry is a former standout quarterback at Mesa State College. He was named the National Scholar Athlete of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association and the Burger King Company. The award, won the prior year by Peyton Manning, came with a $135,000 endowment award to Mesa State.
Before his election to the Legislature, Penry served as a top aide to Congressman Scott McInnis.
MONTHLY RNHA BREAKFAST MEETING
FEATURING STATE SENATOR JOSH PENRY
TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND
7:30 AM
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
1450 GLENNARM, DOWNTOWN DENVER
Cost: $15
RSVP:
http://www.rnhaco.com/events.html
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