Statement from Senator O'Mara on the sudden and unexpected passing of Yates County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Linehan

Elmira, N.Y., February 15—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) released the following statement today mourning the passing of Yates County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Linehan:

“I am deeply saddened to learn of Mike’s passing.  My deepest condolences to his family and his many, many friends throughout the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions.  There was no better advocate and fighter for the future of Yates County, and I will miss his friendship, his guidance and his leadership.  It’s a tremendous loss.”

Read more from:

> the Penn Yan Chronicle-Express, "Michael Linehan, Yates Chamber President/CEO passes away"

> Finger Lakes Radio News, "Yates Co. Chamber President Dies Unexpectedly"

> Finger Lakes Times, "'A TIRELESS ADVOCATE': Yates County mourns death of Chamber of Commerce president Mike Linehan"