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Amherst, NY (WBEN) -- As of today, Richard "Jay" Anderson Jr. will take back his seat on the Amherst Town Board, after being called to active duty by the U.S. Navy for most of the past year.
Last year, Anderson employed a provision in the town code to name his own replacement, selecting his own father, former Assemblyman Richard Anderson.
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Statement From Richard R. Anderson Jr.
Last year, Anderson employed a provision in the town code to name his own replacement, selecting his own father, former Assemblyman Richard Anderson.
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Statement From Richard R. Anderson Jr.
Amherst Town Councilmember
Amherst, New York (Wednesday, July 11, 2012)
"As of Thursday July 12th, I will be returning to the Amherst Town Board after a 10-month activation and deployment with the US Navy. I want to thank my wife and family for all of their love, my fellow board members, and the residents of Amherst for their continued support. During my deployment, I was honored to work with my father and friend Richard Anderson Sr. as he served in my absence. At my first return Board Meeting on Monday July 16th, 7pm I will acknowledge his service to the Town of Amherst.
I am excited to continue my service on behalf of the Town and encourage Amherst residents to contact me at 716-242-9625.
On a personal note I joined the reserves after 9/11. It was during my first deployment that I learned what service members and soldiers truly experience. During the last year I have learned what sacrifices are made on the home front everyday. I am proud of the people I served with and I am very grateful to all military family members for all that they give to our country."