March 1, 2024
HORNELL, NY – At Thursday nights’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner in Hornell, the Hornell Republicans announced that Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes has been named The Hornell Republican of the Year. Bynres graciously accepted the award, which she appeared not to be expecting. The award was announced by Hornell GOP Leader and Steuben County Legislator Paul Van Caeseele. “Every year we pick someone to honor with the title of Republican of the year,” Van Caeseele said. “This person usually has spent many years supporting the cause and proven dedication to Republican values. This year’s recipient made their unlikely debut back in 2019. It is no secret that this person was not very well received among the party at first. Running against an incumbent in the Republican Party led them off to a rocky start. Let’s face it, it’s not easy to get Republicans to let their guard down. But this person’s persistence, caring personality, willingness to work with others in the party on favored legislation and their diligent drive to show their dedication to Republican Values, in the end made that person a respected leader in the community and among the GOP. In politics, you must see the long game. It’s a game of chess not checkers. And although this person was met with adversity coming into the game, they stayed humble and used a genius combination of humility and cooperative aspiration to now have become widely respected in the NYS Assembly and among all those she has worked with. That determination deserves respect and recognition. I consider her a great friend and if you remember, we even wore matching blazers last year. Please put your hands together for the 2024 Republican of the Year Assemblywoman Margorie Byrnes.”
