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| Minnesota League of Conservation Voters Public Affairs Director, Molly Schultz
from Minneapolis says .. |
| "Larry understands that the protection of our natural resources is critical to growing Minnesota’s economy, safeguarding the health of our families, and preserving our treasured way of life. He’s a strong ally and effective advocate for everyone who values Minnesota’s natural heritage." |
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| Education Minnesota President Judy Schaubach
from Saint Paul says .. |
| "Thank you for your lifelong commitment to public education, educators and students. We have appreciated your support in the past. We are delighted to have such a strong advocate of public education running for office in district HD 15B." |
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| Stearns County Sheriff John Sanner
from Saint Cloud says .. |
| "Larry works tirelessly to find workable solutions to problems, his responses are well thought out and are done so in a visionary way as to identify and avoid costly pitfalls. This approach has given Larry bi-partisan respect and a reputation as someone who is committed to finding a new or better way to resolve issues without applying a temporary financial band-aid." |
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| Joan Bredeck
from says .. |
| " I want to wish you the best of luck in your up coming election for "House District 15B!"
I admire your talents and efforts put forth as Stearns County Commissioner.
Best of Luck to you!
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| Particia Welter, Retired District 742 Administrator
from St. Cloud says .. |
| " I am exceedingly pleased to endorse Larry Haws for the 15-b Legislative House Seat. As a school principal, I first knew Larry personally when he volunteered as a soccer coach for North Junior High. The kids loved him.
When we wanted to start a wrestling program, North’s assistant
principal recommended Larry because Larry had been his coach in high school and he knew Larry to be an outstanding mentor for kids. When asked, Larry graciously agreed to start the program. Again the kids loved him –especially kids that he inspired to participate who might never be there except for Larry.
Since then, I have become personally aware of Larry’s involvement and commitment to so many areas of our community. His work at Whitney Senior Center, his support of the Southside Boys and Girls Club, his collaboration with the St. Cloud School District in his role as Park and Recreation Director, his support of Anna Marie’s ...and the list goes on.
Besides all of that, Larry is a wonderful poet!
I support Larry Haws because Larry’s passion is to grow a healthy community and he has helped to do that with his life. He has “put his money where his mouth is”; he has planted roots of caring all over this community – especially for the vulnerable, the marginalized, and the at risk. Larry knows us; he knows what we need. There is no finer person to represent us in St. Paul than Larry Haws. " |
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| Warren Bradbury
from St. Cloud says .. |
| " How often do we find a candidate for public office who brings
generous helpings of experience, wisdom, and hope to the table? Not very often. And when we find such a person, we are fortunate, indeed. Larry Haws is just such a person and candidate. I not only support him, I am excited to have such a good person to support.
Larry’s experience, in community and public service, in working with youth and everyday citizens and the elderly, and in caring for the institutions and businesses of our city and county, equip him to be a strong legislator.
Larry’s wisdom, accumulated over many years of family life, of coaching young people, of dealing with problems and opportunities of living, have prepared him to make the difficult and important decisions in state policy that influence the quality of life Minnesotans value.
And Larry is a man of faith and hope. His belief that public service is a way to share one’s gifts and blessings makes him not only the kind of office holder we would want. They make him a model for future generations, a representative of the kind of person we would want to carry our wishes to the legislature.
Vaclav Havel said, “Hope is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.”
I am glad to have a chance to work for and with a person who has devoted his life to working for goals simply because they are good and because it is the right thing to do. " |
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| Joel Stark
from St. Cloud says .. |
"I am a teacher for St. Cloud School District 742 and strongly
agree with Patricia Welter's support for Larry. I have taught students in alternative learning for 6 years and know Larry Haws will be an advocate for education. His decades of commitment to the youth in this community are remarkable. I believe that Larry Haws will take that same devotion to the State Capital and be an enduring voice for Central Minnesota.
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| Jean Madsen
from St. Cloud says .. |
"I support Larry Haws because I want a representative who will
speak clearly for the best interest of all of us. His personal integrity is one of his strong characteristics. He speaks the truth with compassion and concern for all. When Larry says something, you can believe he has studied the question and will not deviate from his commitment to what is the best for all Minnesotans.
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| Paula Erdmann
from Clear Lake says .. |
"Larry has been an active member of the Tri-CAP Board of
Directors, always serving as an advocate for the low income people in our area. He listens, asks good questions, then moves forward to reach a resolution. He is very accessible and truly cares about the people of Central MN." |
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| Cassandra Bixler
from St. Cloud says .. |
"Larry Haws is an enthusiastic, hardworking, and dedicated citizen
of the St. Cloud area. As a student at St. Cloud State I can say that Larry has supported higher-education and the rights of all students. Larry has been Stearns County Commissioner for seven years and has been thoroughly involved in the community all his years in St. Cloud. I know that he will be a great representative for the St. Cloud area and will speak on behalf of
everyone! I am a firm supporter of Larry Haws and I know he in turn supports his constituents." |
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| Brad Cobb
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Larry Haws recognizes the loss of natural lands and wildlife areas as a real concern that needs to be addressed. Haws has stated in the Times the need for addressing these concerns. Haws feels that organizations such as Stearns County Pheasants Forever plays a significant role in slowing the decline of natural resources and toward the restoration and preservation of these resources." |
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| Alice Rademacher
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Community-spirited action is the best description of Larry Haws’ creativity in preserving park land." |
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| Marvin J. Roering
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Due to Larry’s diligence and personal involvement in ensuring that a fair compromise be obtained, the “rural bike trail” is now being accepted. Thanks, Larry Haws, for your outstanding contributions in so many areas of our community." |
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| Richard Kelly
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "We have enjoyed working with Larry Haws in our continued efforts to improve Barden Park. We appreciate his proven commitment to the preservation of neighborhoods." |
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| Pooh Vongkhamdy
from Bemidji says .. |
| "Larry encouraged us to stay in school, helped us find jobs, register for Soccer Referees’ school and found us youth teams to coach as volunteers. I now have my college degree and a full-time job. " |
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| Greg and Ruth Rolek
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "We appreciate Larry most for his efforts to help our youth develop into productive citizens with sound ethics and Christian fiber." |
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| Michael Rysavy
from Rochester says .. |
| "Larry taught me that soccer is a facet of life. Dealing and living successfully with our families, church, community and the workplace all require these same skills. We need public officials that are true advocates of our youth." |
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| Silvia Ferraretto
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Larry Haws continues to be steadfast in his concern for the welfare of seniors and is known for his concern and his civic leadership and participation in that arena. He is by no means a single-issue politician. He is a responsible civil servant and community volunteer who cares about the quality of life on many fronts." |
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| Lynn Hanson
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "I have known Larry Haws since 1974. He and I worked together on several projects. Two of his primary concerns are the diversity issues in the community and the importance of our youth. Because St. Cloud and the surrounding area is experiencing an influx of people from other cultures, Larry is committed to the bottom line that our community must have a very low tolerance to those who violate discrimination and bias laws. He thinks that the best diversity plan is to take an individual action." |
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| Chuck Christenson
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "The Whitney Senior Center is a regional facility that Larry’s leadership helped establish. At that time, former Mayor Al Loehr, senior advocate Martha Broker and Park Director Larry Haws had the vision to remodel the old airport hangers. This vision and the resulting senior center is a boon to the St. Cloud senior population. We support and salute Larry Haws for his leadership to senior citizens of our community." |
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| Paul Kieser
from Twin Cities says .. |
| "Since the time has arrived when many people have begun to question the future of our community youth, the time has arrived to elect a person who knows and cares about our youth like no other. Larry Haws has always been approachable and responsive. He has gained respect and support by being a good listener." |
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| Erin Clark
from Champlin says .. |
| "As a social worker serving the seniors in nursing homes throughout the State of Minnesota, I need to call on citizens for volunteering. The Good Samaritan in St. Cloud whom I’ve called upon many times is Larry Haws whose numerous talents of oratory, humor and artistry are treasured by my clients. The characteristic most apparent to me is the aura of love that is emitted to the seniors he serves." |
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| Weber family
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Larry Haws is a dedicated, efficient, honest and hard-working public official. Larry extends his day to work with the children of St. Cloud. He is appreciated by us and many others from a personal family perspective." |
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| Jim Gammell
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Larry Haws has been in our service for over 30 years without a blemish to his department. Perhaps his best quality is his love for the youth of our community and our seniors." |
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| Dr. John Kasper
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Larry Haws works the hardest when serving children and when serving our senior citizens. In the dawn and sunset of life, we need the very best public officials." |
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| Dorothy Putz
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "I was always thankful to have Larry Haws around town. If you had a need, you could call him. Larry is a community leader that cares for you and is visible and accessible. Larry has touched the hearts of all of my children." |
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| Ruth Lachelt (former City Personnel Director)
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "The Park Department was a complex department composed of 29 full-time employees and 400 part-time employees. Under Larry’s leadership, his department was known for team moral, financial frugality and excellent service to St. Cloud residents." |
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| Dotty Jane Lovett
from Sauk Rapids says .. |
| "Larry Haws is the public official I call upon when I need to figure out the complexity of government. Larry Haws is who I call when I need a trusted opinion." |
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| Sally Watson
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "For caring, knowledgeable and fiscally responsible decision making, vote for Larry Haws." |
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| Ronald Moog
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Larry’s value is that he follows the rule book – 30 years of impeccable, honest use of tax dollars – this is a public official you can trust." |
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| Barry Bayerl
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "We need public officials who know how to make government “user friendly.” We need to have public officials that seek balance and compromise between groups. We need Larry Haws." |
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| John Sjogren
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Larry has always been approachable and responsive. He has gained my respect and my support by being a good listener and taking the time to explain his stand on issues. Although he does not always agree with me, I feel he has given my requests consideration and that is what I expect from a public official." |
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| Al Loehr
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "I appreciate Haws’ work on Veterans’ issues and lend my confirmation to the citation given to him by the Central Minnesota Chapter 115, the Retired Enlisted Association, for superior performance and dedicated service." |
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| Coach Jim Smith
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "Larry Haws loves the citizens of St. Cloud and is a true public servant. Larry Haws is a symbol of service to others." |
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| Zachary Dorholt
from St. Cloud says .. |
| "We couldn't have a better, more experienced, more genuine candidate for 15B. I am more than excited to help getting Larry to St. Paul, a wonderfully progressive voice that wil most definitely be heard around the great state of Minnesota!!!" |
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| Cindy O’Konek
from St. Cloud says .. |
| " I have known Larry for several years and have been impressed by his relentless devotion and volunteerism to this community. He has always set an example of good citizenship. Let’s elect a representative who knows the value of central Minnesota - vote for Larry Haws of Minnesota House seat 15-B." |
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