Editorial: Signing Off…

Friday, 27 April 2012 00:00

They say there’s a time for everything and the time is now for me to say goodbye to the noble citizens of Floral Park as I leave my post to pursue new endeavors. I’ve had the profound honor and privilege of getting to know so many residents and inspiring leaders of this community over the past two and a half years.

From my first day on the job, I have seen firsthand the special spirit that embodies the people who live here. As an outsider looking in, I have truly been in awe of your love and dedication to the beautiful village that you call home. I have been equally touched by your endless compassion for others in need and your strength in good times and bad. And it has been a pleasure telling all of your stories one word at a time.

While there are too many people to acknowledge in just one editorial, each person whom I’ve had the pleasure of knowing has enriched my vision of this community. I want to especially let the citizens of Floral Park know what a fine mayor they have in the Hon. Tom Tweedy and the members of the village board. A lifelong Floral Park resident, Tom’s passion for service and village and his commitment to the betterment of it is a thing to behold.

I am leaving this newspaper in the very capable hands of my successor, Dave Gil de Rubio, and I hope you will welcome him with open arms just as you once did me.

— Melissa Argueta