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This letter is a sincere thank you to the Honorable Representative David Paul and his legislative assistant, Mayzie Shaver.

Sometimes we are so dismayed by the polarization of national politics, that we forget those unsung heroes who represent us at the state level. Mr. Paul’s office truly understands the meaning of “public servant.”

I was working well beyond retirement age as my Social Security was insufficient to pay my rent. I lost my job. I kept looking for work, had several interviews, but no employment. I had been unable to communicate with Employment Security on my unemployme...