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Maziarz to retire from State Senate: Declines nomination to run this November

by jmaloni

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Sun, Jul 13th 2014 11:15 pm

State Sen. George D. Maziarz, R-C-I-Newfane, will not run for re-election this November. He issued the following statement Sunday night about his decision to decline nomination for another term in the New York State Senate:

"It is no secret to my family and close friends that I have been considering retirement from the State Legislature for the last five years. And as I geared up for another long campaign season, I realized I just did not have the passion and commitment that I have had in the past to see it through.

"People will ask me why now and the simple answer is there is never the perfect time to step away. I had the honor of following the late John Daly into the State Senate. I remember him telling me when he left the Senate it was simply time for the next generation of leaders in the Legislature. After nearly two decades in office, I fully understand what he meant and feel that way today.

"My second daughter gets married this summer and that is a much bigger priority for me than another grueling campaign. My family has sacrificed enough for my public service through the years, and I cannot ask for any more.

"To the people of Niagara, Orleans and Monroe counties who I have had the pleasure to represent since 1995, I extend my heartfelt appreciation for your continued support. I always told people that being your senator was the greatest job in the world, one I dedicated myself to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We accomplished great things and I did my best to help my constituents with any problem ... big or small. Thank you for giving a kid from North Tonawanda the chance to fulfill his dream of serving in the State Senate."

The GOP is expected to nominate North Tonawanda Mayor Robert Ortt for the State Senate position.

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