(Albany, New York): -- Congressman Michael R. McNulty (D-Green Island) has released the following statement on the announcement made this afternoon by Congressman Sherwood Boehlert (R-New Hartford) that he will not seek re-election and will retire from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of the 109th Congress:

"Sherry is a good friend and has been a great public servant. I commend him for his commitment to doing what is best for the people of his district and the people of our great Nation.

"Sherry Boehlert is a credit to his family, his community and his country."

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