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2012 Senate "Woman of Distinction"
Thomas F. O'Mara
May 17, 2012
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From left to right: Assemblyman Chris Friend, Judy Phillips of Watkins Glen, senator O'Mara, 2012 Senate Woman of Distinction Virginia Houseknecht, and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano.
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