To the Editor:

As a mother and a daughter writing in support of Tony Hwang, we want to share some of the qualities that impress us.

Tony Hwang supports equality and empowerment of women! Look at Tony’s family, which we believe is always the best evidence of one’s values and character. Daughter Christina is a young adult who is capable, independent, bright, thoughtful, fiercely opinionated in a good way, and lights up any room she enters. Christina does not share all her Dad’s views and the often-rousing debate at the Hwang house is a testament to that. We must mention son Peter, also intelligent, achieving, focused, and a kind and caring friend. Then there is Tony’s wife, Grace, who in Tony’s eyes holds the pedestal position in the family. Tony could not be prouder of Grace’s accomplishments in all areas of life, personal and professional.

The indelible mark Tony’s parents made on him with their stories about escaping Communist China to live in Taiwan colors many of his views today. Then his Mom had the strength and fortitude to stay behind in Taiwan and manage the family alone while Tony’s Dad came to the US to seek better opportunities for their future. Tony will always fight hate, which is especially important to us.

We do not understand how Tony does it; every time we turn around, he is there. He is also spending many hours each month in Hartford, building working relationships, finding common ground, and trying to change the worrisome downward slope our state is traveling. We need Tony’s fiscally responsible voice.

We need a senator capable of making the difficult decisions wisely. Tony Hwang is a thoughtful leader who is fighting for our best Connecticut.

Let’s allow him to continue to make us our best. Vote for Tony Hwang!

Rachel and Laurie Gaugler

700 Towne House Road, Fairfield, Conn. October 20, 2020