Assemblyman Brian Curran (Lynbrook-21st AD) recently honored the winners of the annual Flag Day Essay and Poster contest at Greis Park in Lynbrook.
“We had great participation from the community and students in this year’s competition,” said Assemblyman Curran.
“The essays and art produced by these young students show an incredible insight into what the American flag means to the youth of our state. The patriotism and care these students exhibit are a testament to the dedication and involvement their parents, this community and our educators have in raising civically-engaged children,” Curran noted.
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Students in the district from kindergarten to fifth grade were eligible to enter the contest.
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This year’s winners from Rockville Centre included: - Riley Levine (second grade)
- Gabrielle Connolly (second grade - Honorable Mention),
- Dayanara Pineda (third grade),
- Isabella Lu (third grade Honorable Mention),
- Soleil Vasconez (fourth grade)
- Christian Agosto (fourth grade Honorable Mention)
All these students attend the Covert Elementary School. All winners received a New York State Assembly citation, an American Flag and a Carvel ice cream gift certificate. Assemblyman Curran has held this event every year he has been in the New York State Assembly, making this the third annual Flag Day Essay and Poster competition.
Residents from the community attended the event to commemorate the American Flag. The ceremony featured the color guard unit from the East Rockaway VFW Post, and members of the Lynbrook American Legion, who recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
