Dear Friends: ‘Aer such consideration, Ihave decided to submit my resignation as Chairman of the Suffolk County Republican Committee effective March 18, 2019. While! had decided several months ago that | would not be seeking re-election, I believe, wth the County Executive's rae before us itis important to ‘have continuity throughout this important campaiga. Tam extremely excited about the prospect of John Kennedy becoming our next County Executive and am commited to helping his election becomes realty this coming November, ‘Over the past ten years we have achieved many great successes. Together, we have elected and protected two of Amerle’s mos effective Congressmen in Le Zein and Peter King. For thefirs time in Suffolk's history, one of our ov, John Flanagan, rose to the postion ofthe Majority Lender ofthe New ‘York Senate. Alo, forthe ist time in history, Sutfolk County became the strongest weighted Republican county for New York in 2014 and expanded that margin immensely in 2018, now accounting for “approximately 115% of the entre New York State Republican Committe Perhaps, most extraordinary of al, we played a significant roe in electing Donald Trump as the 458 Presiden ofthe United States of America in 2016, Suffolk Republicans led the State of New York in the Republican Presidential Primary. Thereafter, together we out performed most counties in America for the general election in November In fact, with our ladership and efforts, Suffolk County provided a greater plurality fr President Trump than 23 states inthe Unin. ake great pride in our successes and have enjoyed the role as Leader ofthis amazing Commitce, ‘With young children just several years away from entering college and several opportunities infront of me, Tam exited to lake on new and significant challenges. 1 unk the Leaders, both ast and present, that Thave worked wit for their commitment and dedication to our party's principles and ideals. would also lke to thank the many hardworking Committee men and women whom have taken time away from their fanulies to help elect some ofthe finest representatives a community could ask fr. To say that Tam ‘thankful forthe opportnity you bestowed upon mois beyond an understatement. Iwish each and every ‘one of yo, and your fails, the very best nal that you endeavor. ‘ce: Commissioner Nicholas LaLota 1150 Proton Road Cate 2 Yedete, Noo York 11742 (031) 3X ae ae 320.1899 Gos