Creative Celebration

Dean G. Skelos

December 6, 2013

Dear Participant,

Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration. This year, 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 Skelos

Cedarhurst Number 5

Howard T Herbert Middle School

John Street School

Plaza Elementary School

Polk Street School

Robert W. Carbonaro

Valley Stream Christian Academy

William L. Buck School

Willow Road Elementary School