Media Advisory - Senator Vincent Hughes Celebrates Turning 60 with a Special Birthday Event!

PHILADELPHIA - Oct. 25, 2016 - PRLog -- Senator Vincent Hughes, Democratic Appropriations Chair - PA

WHAT: On Friday, October 28, 2016, Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes, will be honored by Citizens for Hughes and esteemed actress Sheryl Lee Ralph-Hughes, in celebration of the Senator's 60^th birthday, held at the World Café Live.

Senator Hughes has served his community of Philadelphia for over 30 years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1987 to 1994. As a key member of the Democratic leadership team in the Senate, Senator Hughes has been instrumental on major policy issues including: expanding healthcare for low-income workers, raising the minimum wage, defending the right to vote, fighting for increased funding for public education, and rebuilding PA's distressed communities. As the current Democratic Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Hughes also plays a major role in developing Pennsylvania's annual budget of over $30 billion and guiding the state's spending priorities.

Friday's event will honor Senator Hughes' successful career and a celebration of his life.  There will be food and drinks served and special guests in attendance.

WHEN:        Friday, October 28, 2016

TIME:          7pm – 10pm (VIP Reception 5:30pm – 7pm)

WHERE:       World Café Live – 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

TICKETS:    www.citizensforhughes.com/events

RSVP:          RSVP@citizensforhughes.com or (215) 877-7772