It was almost exactly a year ago when I launched my campaign to serve Oregon’s District 50 as a state representative. Many of you were there.

I declared my campaign was going to be a tribute to three things: The promise and majesty of Oregon, the principle of reverence in government, and the memory of my father, Newcombe.

Political campaigns are relentless endeavors. But I’m proud to say that our campaign was indeed a tribute to all three. Election day, November 2nd, would have been my dad’s 71st birthday. I know he would have been proud of the way we went out there every day meeting the voters and giving Andre for Oregon fortune cookies to everyone in Gresham.

Over the last year, I literally met thousands of people. I was humbled to discover we all have the same devotion to Oregon that makes this the greatest place on earth. Yet the greatest blessing was all the friends that I made that believed in the cause and jumped into this race with me.

I cannot thank enough everyone that supported this campaign, from near and far. Whether you donated, canvassed a neighborhood, displayed a yard sign or a bumper sticker, or offered words of encouragement, you made this endeavor worth it. I will forever be grateful.

Oregon is a special place. The community of Gresham is even more so. And the best days for both are yet ahead.

Thank you for the opportunity to be a contender in the most noble arena of public service. It was the honor of my life.

Andre

Andre Wang – The Legacy

Chris Dudley and Andre Wang Meet and Greet

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

6 p.m.

Heidi’s of Gresham

1230 NE Cleveland Ave.

Chris Dudley and Andre Wang Meet and Greet

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

6 p.m.

Heidi’s of Gresham

1230 NE Cleveland Ave.

to kick off the final countdown to the election!

One Week to the Election Kickoff Event

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

6 – 9 p.m.

Vintner’s Cellars
Happy Valley Town Center

SE 157th and SE Sunnyside Road

$25 contribution to the Andre for Oregon PAC (#14009).
Andre will play his violin for additional contributions!

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to kick off the final countdown to the election!

One Week to the Election Kickoff Event

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

6 – 9 p.m.

Vintner’s Cellars
Happy Valley Town Center

SE 157th and SE Sunnyside Road

$25 contribution to the Andre for Oregon PAC (#14009).
Andre will play his violin for additional contributions!

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Sunday, October 17

• 2 p.m.: Neighborhood Canvass

Monday, October 18

• 3 p.m.: Meeting with Jim Schlacter, Superintendent, Gresham/Barlow School District
  

Tuesday, October 19

• 6-8 p.m.: Candidate Meet-and-Greet at China Garden Restaurant
  

Thursday, October 21

• 7 p.m.: Candidate Forum on Education at Mt. Hood Community College

Sunday, October 10

• 2 p.m.: Neighborhood Canvass

Monday, October 11

• 1 p.m.: Neighborhood Canvass and Sign Delivery
  

Tuesday, October 12

• 11 a.m.: Press Interview Prep
  
• 3 p.m.: Neighborhood Canvass
  
• 6 p.m.: Wang/Dudley Phone Bank
  

Wednesday, October 13

• 9:30 a.m.: Facility Tour at Eastco Diversified Services, Inc.
  
• 12 p.m.: Gresham Chamber Government Affairs Luncheon
• 3 p.m.: The Gresham Outlook Endorsement Interview
• 7 p.m.: Gresham Councilors Candidate Forum
  

Thursday, October 14

• 1 p.m.: Neighborhood Canvass
  

Friday, October 15

• 9:30 a.m.: History Class Civics Presentation at Portland Adventist Academy
  

Sunday, October 3

• 2 p.m.: Neighborhood Canvass

Monday, October 4

• 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Government Relations Workshop, Northwest Religious Liberty Association
• 3:30 p.m.: Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers PAC
• 4:30 p.m.: Carpentry and Construction Business Owners Meeting

Tuesday, October 5

• 9 a.m.: Candidate Presentation at the Northwest Religious Liberty Association’s Government Relations Workshop
• 2 p.m.: Neighborhood Canvass and Yard Sign Delivery
  
• 6-7 p.m.: Phone Bank for Andre Wang and Chris Dudley at Trail Blazer Foods (NE 181st and San Rafael St.)
• 6-8 p.m.: Jim Huffman for U.S. Senate Event (For info, please contact Huffman for Senate at (503) 747-4759)

Wednesday, October 6

• 2 p.m.: Neighborhood Canvass and Yard Sign Delivery
• 6 p.m.: Event with Chris Telfer (Candidate for Oregon Treasurer), Executive Club

Thursday, October 7

• 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Gresham Chamber Economic Summit: Health Care

Friday, October 8

• 7 a.m.: Gresham Chamber AM

Their endorsements came as political campaigns kicked into high-gear after the Labor Day weekend.

“I am deeply honored to receive the support of Governor Atiyeh and Chris Dudley,” Wang said. “These endorsements recognize that I am proud to be part of Oregon’s comeback.”

Wang joins Dudley in his support for an economic comeback in Oregon that puts a high priority on education. “I value that Chris Dudley has specific, detailed plans for both education and the economy, plans which will guide us back to the Oregon we remember and still believe in.”

Particularly poignant is the endorsement from Governor Atiyeh, who served two terms as Oregon’s governor from 1979 to 1987. At age eight, Wang had his picture taken with the governor, a photo which hangs on Wang’s wall to this day.

Wang with his two political heroes in 1980: Gov. Vic Atiyeh and Wang's father, Newcombe.