THANKSGIVING ESSAYS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

William Larkin

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 William J. Larkin Jr.

Cornwall Elementary School at Lee Road

Hudson Hills Academy

Leptondale Christian Academy

Leptondale Elementary School

Marlboro Middle School

Meadow Hill School

Monroe Woodbury High School

Park Avenue Elementary School

Pine Tree

Pine Tree Elementary School

South Middle School

Tuxedo Park School

Washingtonville Middle School