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+I'm writing this in order to announce my candidacy for Murano PTL
+during the Xena cycle.
+
+I have been serving as Murano PTL for 7 development cycles since Queens
+and I'd like to continue maintaining this project.
+
+Regards,
+
+Rong Zhu