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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 6, 2017 ~ 'Did you hear about Women of Distinction?'
March 6, 2017
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ISSUE:
- 2017 Women of Distinction
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The Senate has been paying this tribute to local women for 20 consecutive years. We all know someone who makes an enormous difference to the community at large. Whether she is a service provider, a teacher going above and beyond the call of duty, a businesswoman, or simply a community resident known for her good deeds, I'd like to see her recognized.
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."
This week, "Did you hear about Women of Distinction"
[See attached copy above of Senator O'Mara's column in the Corning Leader on Sunday, March 5, 2017]
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