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Larkin Attends Inaugural Meeting Of BiPartisan Delegation Of Hudson Valley Senators

Posted by William J. Larkin Jr. on Monday, October 26th, 2009

In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters, local Senators have formed a bipartisan delegation to make sure the needs and concerns of residents are heard in Albany.

This new delegation, which will be co-chaired by Senators Thomas Morahan and Jeffrey Klein, will ensure that legislative leaders have a firm understanding of what is important to the Hudson Valley when addressing legislative and budget issues.

LARKIN NAMED SENATE MAJORITY WHIP

Posted by William J. Larkin Jr. on Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Also Named to Key Committees

Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson) announced that he has been named to the leadership position of Senate Majority Whip by Senator Dean Skelos, Senate Majority Leader.

"It is a great honor for me to be named Majority Whip," said Senator Larkin. "I appreciate the confidence Senator Skelos has placed in me and I look forward to working with the entire Republican conference to ensure a successful legislative session."

"Bill Larkin is a true leader and I value his wisdom, experience and input as part of the Senate Majority’ leadership team," Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos said.

Legislative Redistricting

Senator Bill Larkin speaks concerning the issue of legislative redistricting.

NEW YORK STATE SENATE MOURNS THE LATE ASSEMBLYMAN TOM KIRWAN

Posted by William J. Larkin Jr. on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

The New York State Senate unanimously passed a Legislative Resolution today mourning the death of the late Assemblyman Tom Kirwan from Newburgh.

"Newburgh and the entire Hudson Valley lost a true friend when we lost Tom Kirwan," said Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson). "He was a tireless advocate for the region and enjoyed bringing old-fashioned common sense to the legislative process. I will miss his sage advice and sense of humor but most of all I will miss his friendship and his belief in the values of good government," said Larkin.

SENATOR LARKIN NAMED TO NEW LIBRARY COMMITTEE

Posted by William J. Larkin Jr. on Friday, January 27th, 2012

Senator Bill Larkin (R-C, Cornwall-on-Hudson) announced that he has been named to the new Senate Select Committee on Libraries. The committee is a 19-member bipartisan body that is authorized to conduct meetings, conferences and public hearings, to gather information and to make recommendations on library-related legislative proposals.

"I am thrilled to be a member of this new committee," said Senator Larkin. "Libraries have always been extremely important to me and I am excited to have this opportunity to serve on a committee devoted exclusively to their needs. I look forward to working with my local libraries to ensure their voices are heard on this new committee," said Larkin.