Thanksgiving Essays and Contributions

David Carlucci

December 6, 2013

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 David Carlucci

A. MacArthur Barr Middle School

Eldorado Elementary School

Elmwood Elementary School

Felix Festa Middle School

Highview Elementary

Kakiat Elementary School

Margetts

New City Elementary School

South Orangetown Middle School

Suffern Middle School

Viola Elementary School