Events & Activities - Father Peter G. Young Foundation Benefit - July 19, 2004

Saratoga National Golf Course was the site of a benefit concert for the Peter G. Young Foundation. Senator Joseph Bruno was the Honorary Chairman for the July 19th event, which featured the Tribute to the Benny Goodman Orchestra, under the direction of Everett Longstreth. Father Peter G. Young has dedicated over 45 years to helping thousands of people, in prison and upon release, to overcome their addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling, through the very practical lifestyle assistance provided by his Foundation. For more information, visit PYHIT Peter Young Housing, Industries and Treatment. Â Tom Newkirk, CEO of the Saratoga National Golf Club, welcomes the attendees. Robert B. Ward, Director of Research of The Business Council of New York State, Inc., introduces Senator Hoffmann to the attendees and presents her with a plaque commemorating her help over the years for Father Young's Foundation statewide. Father Peter G. Young joins Sen. Hoffmann on stage to thank her personally. Sen. Hoffmann with Deborah Hormell Ward, wife of Robert B. Ward and Director of Publications, Web and Video for New York State United Teachers. (l-r) Sen. Hoffmann; Richard McDevitt, Director of Governmental Relations, Peter Young Housing, Industries and Treatment; and Robert B. Ward. (l-r) Father Young, Sen. Hoffmann and Robert B. Ward. Sen. Hoffmann and Wolfgang M. Hammer, Secretary-Treasurer of the Hotel, Motel and Resturant Employees and Bartenders Union Local 471 in Saratoga. Patio view of the Saratoga National Golf Club, showing festive attendees. Return to Events Listing