Friends,

WOW!  What a night November 4th was.  It may be the best election night of my life, my own re-election notwithstanding.

I am looking forward to 4  more years of the leadership we have had from Governor Chris Gregoire.  And the truly inspiring victory of Barack Obama fills me with hope and confidence that the future of America is back in capable hands.

I want to take this opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to all of you, my friends and supporters who, for the third straight campaign have unselfishly showed up when the call went out.  Though this campaign was less competitive then the last two it was no less important to run an aggressive campaign which we hope sends a strong message to possible challengers next time.  And you all responded to our effort.

Now it is time to get back to work as your legislator, along with my seatmate Roger Goodman (way to go Roger!  Great victory!)  Washington State is facing tough challenges in the coming biennium.  Clearly the budget deficit will be front and center as we try to improve K-12 funding and I continue my work on affordable housing.  I am eager to return to Olympia in January and get down to business.

Once again, I could not do it without you.  THANKS!

Larry