A big thank-you and much admiration to outgoing chairman of the Republican Central Committee, Allen Maes, for the outstanding way you performed the duties of the office. It is sad to see you step away.

It is my hope and prayer that the new chairman will follow and take lessons on the wonderful way Allen conducted his duties. He was very active and honest in following the bylaws. He wanted everyone to be informed while encouraging them to be involved in so worthy a cause. Allen is a great recruiter spending time and talent in the positive aspects of being a strong Republican to everyone he met.

To the new chairman, I would say you have a very high standard to meet in Allen Maes.

Cula and Bud Garner, Cortez