MAY 3, 2009

STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FORMER COUNTY LEGISLATOR RAY DUSZA

Erie County Democratic Chairman Len Lenihan and Erie County Legislature Chairwoman Lynn Marinelli issued the following statement upon hearing about the death of Ray Dusza:

"Ray Dusza was the kindest, nicest individual we have ever worked with. Ray was a consummate team player and gentleman, treating everyone he came into contact with the utmost respect and dignity.

As an Erie County Legislator he championed and loved the people of Cheektowaga. His legislative accomplishments focused on the needs of senior citizens, working people and veterans.

When supermarkets did away with item pricing, Ray Dusza offered compromise legislation that insured senior citizens would be fairly compensated from any mistakes with the new scanning technology.

He fought for the veterans of Erie County by protecting the Veteran's Services Office in Erie County Government when proposals were made to eliminate it.

He was one of the best friends that organized labor ever had in Erie County Government, standing up for unions and for the rights of working people

His former colleagues in the Legislature and his friends in the Democratic Party will miss him dearly."

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