On behalf of myself and my wife Angela, I want to thank all of you for the OUTSTANDING show of Support! You stepped up to the challenge in a bid for one of the highest office in the land, the North Carolina State Senate, and you should all feel extremely proud of your efforts regardless of the seemingly unfortunate shortfall.

I have also congratulated Senator Katie Dorset and I offered my full support to assist her over the next two years. It is important that the issues that brought us to the table- better education for our children, jobs for our citizens, and quality of life for all of our hard-working citizens- stay on the minds of our Leaders.

We have a victory that we can be proud of as we move forward. A win cannot produce the invaluable information that this loss offers me in assessing future possibilities. Also keep in mind, one simple fact; although, we did not achieve the desired end results, we made history. We fired the shot that was heard around the District 28, Guilford County, and the state of North Carolina.

Again, you are to be highly commended for your GALLANT EFFORTS!