After considerable thought and discussions with my family, I have decided that I will not seek re-election for a sixth term in the 130^th Assembly District. 

          I leave my roll as Assemblyman with a profound sense of pride and accomplishment and with a deep sense of humility as one privileged to serve the people in the 130^th Assembly District. I am grateful for the trust that you placed in me and can state without hesitation that I have done my best to represent your views and uphold the principals of good government while in office.

          There are so many of you to thank for their support and dedication that it is impossible to include everyone; however I would like to thank my wife Kathy for her patience, support and understanding; my staff for their dedication and service and to all of you for your unwavering loyalty.  It is time to take up a new and different challenge.  I leave with a sense of pride and gratitude that is indefinable.  The friends and the memories I have made will remain forever and I will have you in my thoughts always.

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