Dear Participant,

Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration. In our first 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 Robach

Lincoln School #22

• Jeseny Colon
• Yahir Ginel
• Yaureliz Martinez
• Alondra Velez-Martinez

Northwood Elementary

• Katie Annable
• Brennan Callen
• Alyssa Cusimano
• Britney Hughes
• Alex Muszak

Roth Middle School

• Miranda Hughes

Thornell Road Elementary

• Camille Reynolds