THANKSGIVING ESSAYS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Diane J. Savino

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 Diane J. Savino

Bay Academy

IS 281 Joseph B. Cavallaro

Notre Dame Academy

Our Lady of Good Counsel School

PS 19

PS 200 Benson Elementary School

PS 35

Sacred Heart School

Saint John Villa Academy

Saint Joseph Hill Academy

St. Johns Villa Academy

St. Joseph Hill Academy