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Independence Day 2011
Thomas F. O'Mara
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My best wishes for a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July celebration.
And a reminder of the foundation of this proud national observance: America's Declaration of Independence.
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Go to Newsroom![Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/weeklycolumn-image2_17.jpg?itok=7YlJqB-P)
![“We know that the many challenges surrounding water quality are here to stay. Consequently, the Senate made this issue a top priority in 2017," said Senator O'Mara, chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/drinkingwater_newweb.jpg?itok=xULqNVDw)
![“We hope local residents will continue to take advantage of these community meetings to learn more about and contribute to the challenges facing our region and state, including the heroin and opioid crisis, job creation, high taxes and overregulation, mandate relief, health care, education, transportation, and so many others," O'Mara and Palmesano said.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/twitter-omara-town-hall-2.-newweb.png?itok=kEi1iAwd)