I would like to take this opportunity to extend a very warm and sincere greeting from the Gulotta family to you and yours for a healthy and prosperous New Year.

This time of year is unique in that it offers the opportunity for all of us to pause from the hectic pace of day-to-day activities and to settle back and share the joys of the season with our family and friends. The twinkle in our children's eyes and the fellowship of close friends and family reminds us that we have much to be thankful for.

It's a time when we can pause and reflect about the fact that this is truly the greatest country in the world ... and how fortunate we are to live and work in a great county. Betsy and I hope that this Holiday Season and New Year will be a truly rewarding and satisfying time for you and your family.

I look forward to serving the interests of the citizens of Nassau County and meeting many of our residents personally to discuss various issues of importance.

I believe that Nassau County government must, above all else, help residents with their problems. More than anything, we are in the business of reaching out to help our fellow residents in need. While none of us have a "magic wand" with which to solve every problem, we must, and we will, do our best.

We wish you a healthy and happy Holiday season. As we usher in the New Year, may all of us share the blessings of good health and happiness.

Thomas S. Gulotta

County Executive