THANKSGIVING ESSAYS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Dean G. Skelos

December 2, 2014

Dear Participant,

Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration. We received outstanding poems, essays, and artwork that exemplify the creativity of New York State’s young people.

The submissions received are remarkable in what they represent – showing gratitude and respect for family, friends, our troops fighting overseas, and many other important subjects and activities. I am humbled and honored to see such inspiring contributions in response to what is a deceptively difficult question: “What are you thankful for?”

On behalf of the New York State Senate, I would like to offer my wholehearted congratulations to all of the participants in this year’s Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration.

Sincerely,

Senator Dean G. Skelos

Alden Terrace School

East School

Fulton Ave School #8

Gotham Avenue

Henry Viscardi School

Hewlett Elementary School

Holy Name of Mary

James A Dever

Lawrence Middle School

Lindell School

Oceanside School #5

Oceanside Project Extra Program

Our Lady of Lourdes/Mrs. Monfoletto

Plaza Elementary

Polk Street School

Saint Joseph School

St. Joseph School

Waverly Park School

William S. Covert Elementary School

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