Readers Write: Rynne right as Williston Park trustee

The Island Now

My name is Timothy Farrell, a resident of Williston Park since 1963, when my parents moved into a Chatlos Colonial on Capitol Avenue.

I purchased this home in 1985 and have raised four sons (Timothy, Bryan, Christopher and Andrew) with my wife Tina.

We have been so fortunate to be able to share in the American Dream, here in Williston Park, and have enjoyed making friends with our neighbors.

Here, neighbors still look after neighbors. We take pride in our homes, and cherish the small town life and participating in community activities available in Williston Park.

I am writing today to endorse Kevin Rynne for his bid to serve Williston Park for another four years as trustee. Kevin is currently serving as our deputy mayor, appointed by Paul Ehrbar and with a dedicated elected board of trustees.

I don’t have to tell most residence about Mr. Rynne, if you have lived in the Village for a period of time you have come to see your neighbor, Kevin, serve our little hamlet with dedication, integrity and purpose.

I would like to introduce Kevin, and his family to the new homeowners and residents of Williston Park.

We all may have experienced “6 degrees of separation,” let me share one.

In my early years with the NYPD I was assigned to the 109th Precinct in Flushing Queens. There I met a veteran officer named John Rynne.

Officer Rynne was an experienced professional often used to break-in new Officers.

He was a proud man, always talking about his family, and eager to show the new kid the ropes! I left the 109 in 1985, and always carried the wisdom learned from these formative years.

In 1991 another family found Williston Park, Kevin, Maryanne and baby Thomas Rynne moved into the Fitzgerald house. During our first meeting I asked if Kevin was related to Police Officer John Rynne, he replied: “Officer John Rynne is my father.”

This was a good start to a great friendship.

Kevin and Maryanne would have two more children, William and Bridget.

Our children grew up becoming great friends and our families enjoying all Williston Park has to offer.

We became the next generation spending the summers vacationing at the Pool, participating with Little League the scouts and school events. And we got involved.

Kevin was always pitching in, at Cub Pack nights and camping weekends at Christopher Morley Park with the scouts, in Little League and with our annual block parties (Kevin is a natural at soliciting help).

Kevin never shy’s away from work, and most often was the first to pitch in and lead. Kevin worked on the things that make Williston Park a great neighborhood, and that’s the activities.

Kevin is employed by the United States Postal Service; he climbed the corporate ladder and is currently Postmaster in Hempstead.

He has gained experience in managing people, finance and resources. He shares his knowledge and experience in all he has done as a volunteer with the organizations he has supported.

He was president of the Williston Park Little League and held numerous positions with Boy Scout Troop 201, as a merit badge counselor and Committee Chairperson. He has spent countless weekends on campouts and has donated many vacation weeks with the Boy Scouts annually from Troop 201 at summer camp.

Kevin lives the Scout oath and law and has been a wonderful role model for our scouts. Kevin is a tireless volunteer supporting school activities especially Herrick’s wrestling program and the Boosters.

Kevin is inspiring our youth to participate in all a community has, and excel in their achievements. Mr. Rynne’s actions reveal a person committed to the safety, health, comfort and welfare of the youth of Williston Park.

When deciding on which candidate to vote into office, it may be party affiliation or specific issues that interest that specific constituent.

Here at the local level we can elect our representative for the right qualities, honesty – which builds credibility and trust; compassion – understanding the difficulties others may be having, and wanting to do something to alleviate the suffering; integrity – the adherence to moral and ethical principles; confidence – a belief that he or she will act in a right and proper, and effective way; and flexibility – especially in politics, a leader understanding the give-and-take aspects of politics.

Kevin has demonstrated these qualities, not just as your trustee, and deputy mayor, but as your neighbor.

We have witnessed this as Kevin works on the issues facing our special village – the services so professionally provided; a focus on being a frugal manager with our money and how it is spent.

He was instrumental in the settlement of our water dispute with our neighbor to the East. He has been so inspirational to the youth of Williston Park (just ask any of my children).

I have witnessed Kevin always doing the right thing, with inner values, nothing he does for us has to benefit him. Kevin is focused on a course of action that will best benefit the village.

Kevin has demonstrated he has the knowledge, ability and commitment to again serve as our Trustee. I offer my humble endorsement, please join me in supporting a person who knows how to roll up his sleeves, pitch in and get the job done.

Kevin has introduced me to a running mate – Bill O’Brien, who has been a neighbor in Williston Park for the past 19 years.

Bill, like Kevin, has been engaged in supporting youth in our village – he has coached volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball, and served as the vice president of the Williston Park Little League, Bill has a son in Boy Scout Troop 201, Bill serves as a committee member of the troop. Bill has all the qualities needed to serve as trustee.

Kevin and Bill are running on the Integrity Party with Mayor Paul Ehrbar, please join me in support of these wonderful candidates and Vote on March 20.

Timothy Farrell

Williston Park

 

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