I want to take this opportunity to wish each member of the greater Westbury community, residents and business owners alike, a very happy and holy holiday season, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or are of any other faith or tradition. I also hope that each of you has a healthy and peaceful New Year.

In these trying times, it is of utmost importance that we come together and appreciate the diversity and strength of our community. I look forward to working with all of the members of the greater Westbury community to achieve our common goals in 2002.