Mike DenDekker, the Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst Assembly representative from 2009 through 2021, went back to his Msgr. McClancy High School roots Thursday for what had to be described as a ‘roasting’ retirement send-off. “Public service is his life,” said McClancy president Mick Melito, who was also a student when DenDekker was there.
Sixty-five year old Dendekker worked for the department of sanitation, OEM, the city council and then was elected to the State Assembly. Known as one of the most ‘down to earth guys’ the Assembly has ever seen, DenDekker was surrounded by nearly 100 colleagues Thursday night at the Brother Robert Connolly Patio at Msgr. McClancy High School.
“A great public servant goes into work every day for his constituents. That’s Michael,” said State Senator Jessica Ramos.
