It will be a profound honor for me to serve the citizens of Rhode Island as State Representative in District 35. This opportunity will incorporate the perfect transition from the honed lessons learned throughout my career as a Marine Corp Officer and a Captain with American Airlines. With my tested and proven leadership skills under the most adverse conditions in combat and under emergency situations with American, I am prepared to serve you. I will do this with compassion and with my documented background of working exceptionally well with diverse groups of people. The Marine Corp taught me to live within the 14 leadership traits. Those important guidelines helped me with a distinct assignment to negotiate with one of the most dangerous men in Fallujah, as well as the responsibility to negotiate for human life itself. Along with an eager population ready to transform their lives from the depths of tyranny, I assisted in transforming a dead city into a vibrant community filled with hope. I know that I can help transform and mold this wonderful community of ours into a more prosperous entity for all. My experience in dealing with the diversity of attitudes and cultures will prove invaluable to negotiate successfully with the differing opinions and values of others in the General Assembly. So with your vote on November 2nd, together we can take Rhode Island into the future, filled with hope and prosperity.
Jim Haldeman
