SENATOR GOLDEN ANNOUNCES EARTH DAY POSTER CONTEST TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Brooklyn – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) today is announcing that he has invited local student entries in the New York State Senate’s Earth Day Poster Contest, a statewide competition that encourages student awareness of environmental issues.

To celebrate and honor Earth Day this year, the New York State Senate is sponsoring a poster contest for children in grades K-6. The theme of the Earth Day celebration is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” The winning posters will be displayed on Senator Golden’s website and the participants will receive a certificate acknowledging their participation.  

“This poster contest encourages students to be creative and convey a real commitment to making the environment a better place. Teaching
children about the importance of recycling and waste reduction is critical as we face the environmental challenges of the 21^st Century.  Lessons to be learned through his special contest include the need to reduce paper use, conserve water, recycle old clothes, reuse plastic bags, turn off electronic devices, and plant trees. I look forward to the participation of many students in my district,” said Senator Golden.

To participate in this year’s event, teachers or parents must submit an entry (preferably in a jpeg format) by April 4^th, via Senator Golden’s website at www.golden.nysenate.gov. All entries require an on-line registration form to be completed and will be displayed on the website.  For more information, please contact (718) 238-6044.

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