Senator Golden's Elementary School Essay Contest to Focus on Ending Bullying in Our Community

Brooklyn – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) today is announcing that the theme of his annual “State Senator for a Day” essay contest will focus on raising awareness regarding the wrongs of bullying in our schools and in the community. Senator Golden has invited the participation of local school students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades to write an essay, of no more than 150-200 words, that begins with the phrase, “If I were a State Senator, I would stop bullying in our community by…”.

Senator Marty Golden stated, “This year, I have decided to focus my annual essay contest on the issue of bullying so to raise awareness and get students thinking about the problems that such behavior causes. Bullying has no place in our society, yet it has taken a toll on so many residents, both young and old, so it is imperative that we teach anti-bullying lessons from an early age. I look forward to reading the essays and hope that this contest will help our generation of elementary school students grow up in a world where bullying is no longer prevalent.”

Teachers, administrators and/or parents should return the essays to:

Senator Martin Golden

c/o Anti-Bullying Essay Contest

7408-5th Avenue

Brooklyn, New York 11209

All essay contest entries must be returned by Friday, April 17, 2015, and finalists will then be selected. A ceremony will be scheduled during the month of May in which the the finalists will be invited to read their essay before a panel of community leaders who will select a winner. For more information, please contact Senator Golden’s office at (718) 238-6044.