Miguel Perez. who has distinguished himself through continuous dedication and hard work for the Latino community. Mr. Perez will be honored by the Bergen County HispanicAmerican Advisory Commission on October 16. 1997 at the board of freeholders in Hackensack. NJ. Throughout his long career. Mr. Perez has been an educator. role model. and strong voice for the downtrodden. He entered the United States as a refugee at an early age. He didnt speak a word of English. but by the time he reached high school. he became the sports editor of the Miami High Times. This was the beginning of a long and illustrious career in the media.