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Stanley Rychlicki

Every July 4th, Stanley Rychlicki, one of our WWII veterans puts up 13 flags o remember 13 friends he lost during the war. He still has vivid memories of battle and sacrifice. Mr. Rychlicki’s service to his country began in 1942, when he tried to enlist in the United States Marines, but did not pass the physical. Determine to serve, he volunteered for the draft in the United States Army Air Corp and began his serve on July 22, 1942. Completing basic training in Miami, Florida and Advanced Individual training Aterbury, Indiana, Mr. Rychlicki became a qualified radio operator. He was one of the original crew members of the 531st Bomber Squadron and under the 380th Bomber Group.

June 1, 2010
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Richard Collins

Dr. Richard Collins has devoted more than 50 years of his life to helping others during their time of need. As a Captain in the United States Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, and as a leader in his profession, he has distinguished himself with his compassion, dedication and skill.

May 28, 2010
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Senator Volker Meets with Officials from Thompson Health to Discuss Important Health Care Issues

Senator Volker meets with officials from Thompson Health to discuss important health care issues.  Pictured are CEO/President Linda Farchione, Senator Dale Volker and Executive Vice President/CFO Deborah Weymouth.  Thompson Health is located in Canandaigua, NY.   

April 16, 2010
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SENATOR VOLKER BILL TO FIX LOOPHOLE IN EXISTING “TEXTING WHILE DRIVING” BAN NEEDS TO BE ENACTED

Buffalo News Article on the Recent Deaths Involving Texting While Driving Reinforces the Need To Fix Existing Law

April 9, 2010
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SHAKEDOWN OF FUNDRAISING DOLLARS MUST STOP

NY POST Article Looks at Tactics to get Donations at Any Cost

(MARCH 24, 2010 -- DEPEW, NY) Senator Dale M. Volker (R-I-C, Depew), today released an initial report of the Senate  Republican Task Force on Medicaid Fraud and Reform, that advances a sweeping set of policy recommendations that will empower localities to boost their own Medicaid fraud efforts,  more aggressively combat waste and the overutilization of services, and save taxpayers up to $500 million a year.

April 8, 2010
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SENATOR VOLKER RELEASES GOP MEDICAID TASK FORCE REPORT THAT TARGETS WASTE, FRAUD AND ABUSE

RECOMMENDATIONS COULD SAVE TAXPAYERS $500 MILLION

(March 17, 2010- DEPEW, NY) Senator Dale M. Volker (R-I-C, Depew), today released an initial report of the Senate  Republican Task Force on Medicaid Fraud and Reform, that advances a sweeping set of policy recommendations that will empower localities to boost their own Medicaid fraud efforts,  more aggressively combat waste and the overutilization of services, and save taxpayers up to $500 million a year. 

April 8, 2010
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HOLD ON TO YOUR WALLETS NEW YORKERS

(April 8, 2010) -  Democrats in Albany are getting ready to once again sock New York taxpayers with more than $8.2 billion in tax increases on individuals, families, businesses and consumers. The tax hikes are being brought to you by the same groups that successfully fought for $8.5 billion in tax increases last year to pay for more government spending.

April 8, 2010
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SENATOR VOLKER CALLS FOR PASSAGE OF MAJOR NEW JOBS INITIATIVE

New York State Senator Dale Volker and members of the Senate Republican Conference today announced a major new jobs initiative designed to improve New York's business climate, reduce taxes, and create thousands of new jobs for workers across the State.

January 29, 2010
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SENATOR VOLKER PASSES STIFFER PENALTIES AGAINST THOSE WHO DRINK AND DRIVE WITH CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE

(Depew, NY) Senator Dale M. Volker (R-C-I-, Depew)  today announced Senate passage of a bill that would call for felony charges for individuals who drive drunk with a child inthe car.

November 18, 2009
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SENATOR VOLKER ANNOUNCES SENTENCING FIX TO THE “DRUG DEALER PROTECTION ACT” (AKA… THE ROCKEFELLER DRUG LAW REFORM)

(Depew, NY) Senator Dale M. Volker (R-C-I-, Depew)  today announced that the State Senate passed legislation that will fix a sentencing loophole in the lenient Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms recently passed by the Senate Democrats and enacted into law by Governor Paterson.

November 13, 2009
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SENATOR VOLKER URGES EQUITY IN THE DISBURSEMENT OF H1N1 (Swine Flu) VACCINE

Lack of the Swine Flu Vaccine Puts Western New Yorkers at Greater Risk of the Disease

 

November 10, 2009
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November 10, 2009
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SENATOR VOLKER AND WYOMING COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BREAK GROUND ON NEW FIRE TRAINING FACILITY

$300,000 State Grant Will Assist in the Building of an Advanced Fire Training Facility

 

November 10, 2009
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Join Senator Volker's Fight to Stop Government's Out-of-Control Spending

If you are sick of out of control spending and government waste, and want to support Senator Volker's plan to restore accountability, provide tax relief and create jobs...then please JOIN THE FIGHT!

 

September 10, 2009
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LOW-BALL POLITICS COMING TO YOUR HOME

STATEMENT FROM SENATOR VOLKER ON  ROBO CALLS FROM NEW YORK CITY BEING PERPETRATED BY THE SENATE DEMOCRATS

June 17, 2009
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ROCKEFELLER DRUG REFORM ALLOWS CRIMINALS TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN

New York City Democratic Bill Allows Drug Addicts to Perform Sensitive Jobs!

May 26, 2009
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WESTERN NEW YORK ROADS AND BRIDGES FUNDING GETS SHORTCHANGED IN ORDER TO PROTECT MASS TRANSIT IN NEW YORK CITY

Democratic Leadership Snubs Upstate/Western New York  Roads and Bridges Programs Until October in Order to Pay for the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s Operations

 

May 6, 2009
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Swine Flu/H1N1 Information

With recent news that swine flu has been confirmed in 10 different states, including New York, and that it may be spreading, the public is right to be concerned.

May 6, 2009
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