Reader: 'Tony Hwang's Passion for Community Service is What Comes Through'

Dear Editor:

I am writing my support for Tony Hwang for State Senate.

A couple of years ago, my sister and I, along with our children, enjoyed a tour of our state’s capital building in Hartford. This trip had personal meaning for us as my father and our children’s grandfather, Judge Robert Testo, was Speaker of the House of Representatives for Connecticut from 1967 to 1969. My sister and I were too young to appreciate what my father did as Speaker, so being able to take our children to the capital, showing them their grandfather’s picture in the halls of the capital building and standing at the podium where my father stood so many years before us was a very proud moment for my sister and me.

This trip was generously arranged by our State Representative, Tony Hwang. Tony knew of my father’s history in politics and offered to take my family to the Capital for a tour. This gesture by Tony is what sets him apart from other politicians. It didn’t matter that Tony and my father were from different political parties. This invitation to the capital showcases to me Tony’s desire to go the “extra mile” of what may be expected by an elected official. It was important to Tony that we were able to show our children the good their grandfather did as Speaker for the State of Connecticut and in the process, impress upon them a future desire to do the same thing one day. His generosity will not be forgotten and I know it has inspired my family to become more involved in community service.

Tony Hwang’s passion for community service is what comes through when you meet and talk with him. Tony understands what it means to be a public servant which is his genuine concern about making things better for the communities he represents. I enthusiastically support Tony Hwang’s run for State Senate. We’re lucky to have him.

Donna Testo Stewart

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