To the editor:

With the announced retirement of Janet Duprey, who has done an excellent job of representing our district over the years, we in this region will be feeling the loss of her services in Albany. I was heartened to learn, however, of the two candidates who have stepped forward to fill her shoes.

I have had the pleasure of serving as the area governor for Rotary International in the Northeast New York area for the last two years. In that position, I represent clubs in Clinton and northern Franklin counties. In that capacity, I have had the opportunity to interact with Billy Jones, who is a member of the Chateaugay Rotary, and with Kevin Mulverhill, who is finishing his term as president of the Malone Rotary. I have the utmost respect for both of these gentlemen and feel that either one of them would do a great job in representing the needs of the Assembly district in Albany.

Rotarians believe in the Four-Way Test: “Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it promote goodwill and better friendships? And will it be beneficial to all concerned?” I, for one, would like to see this attitude represent our district. With either of these gentlemen, you can be confident that this is the attitude that will be brought to Albany to represent our interests.

Frankly, I am torn over which one I will be voting for, and for good reasons. Whichever one you choose, you can be confident that the legacy of Janet Duprey will be carried on in the representation for our district.

Thomas J. LaBombard

Keeseville