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It Would Be an Honor to Be Chosen
By Samuel E. Slaiby, Torrington
One of the aspects of running for probate court judge which most appeals to me is that this district covers both Torrington and Goshen, towns to which I have strong family ties. I was born, grew up, and have spent my adult life—except for college, Vietnam, and law school—in Torrington. My parents and I lived next door to my Slaiby grandparents' dairy farm in Torringford, where after school and during the summer I experienced the "finer points" of farming at the ends of a pitch fork, rake and shovel. Many holidays and at least two weeks every summer were spent with my Matrascia grandparents on their small farm on West Side Road in Goshen. Both of my parents worked very hard to give me an education, Dad as a truck driver for O&G, and Mom for over 35 years at the Torrington Company. Thanks to them, I was able to get a law degree and establish a successful law practice in Torrington.
Having traveled widely in my life, the phrase "no place like home" is not a cliche to me, but a statement of fact. Our area's natural beauty, quality of life, and the vivacity of its people make it a great place to call "home." I consider myself blessed to be a part of this community and to have had the opportunity to raise four wonderful children in a safe and nurturing environment. The tradition from which I come teaches that from those to whom much has been given, much is expected.
I have tried to reciprocate for all that we have received from this community through public service, as, I am proud to say, have my wife and our children. The greatest part of my civic involvement has been in the service of families, the elderly, the disabled, and children. I regard the probate court as the ideal place to apply my many years of professional and volunteer experience for the benefit of that same constituency and to take my commitment to civic duty to a higher level. My personal understanding of what it is like to run a business and raise a family in this community give me the knowledge and compassion needed to be a successful probate judge.
Probate Judge Joseph J. Gallicchio, now retired, used to proudly call himself "the people's judge" and for good reason. Probate court judge is the only Connecticut judicial post directly chosen by the electorate. I would deem it a great honor to be chosen by you as the person in whom you have sufficient faith and respect to elect probate judge. Such trust is a great responsibility—and if elected, I will never take it for granted.
I humbly and respectfully ask for your support and your vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5.
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