Published: January 07, 2009

Statement From Say Yes to Education on Governor Paterson's State of the State Address

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NEW YORK, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Anne Schmitt-Carey, President of Say Yes to Education, today released the following statement regarding Governor Paterson's State of the State address and his recognition of the organization's latest initiative inCentral New York:

"We are encouraged and excited that Governor Paterson recognized the potential of theSyracuse Say Yes to Education demonstration program in his State of the State address today. We are deeply grateful for the Governor's leadership and support. This unique partnership between Say Yes to Education, Syracuse University, and theSyracuse City School District will offer comprehensive educational support programs, as well as access to college, to thousands of students in Central New York."

Say Yes to Education, Inc. is a national, non-profit foundation committed to dramatically increasing high school and college graduation rates for urban youth. For over 20 years, Say Yes has provided comprehensive support, including the promise of a full college or vocational education, and a host of other educational, social and health care resources to enable every child in the program to achieve his or her potential.

To learn more, go to: www.sayyestoeducation.org.

SOURCE Say Yes to Education, Inc.