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Personal Thank You from Yvette V. Bennett

Dear Fellow Elephants and Supporters,


Over the last few months many people across this district, borough and city banded together to support my campaign.  I know how much you’ve dedicated and sacrificed for the principles we value so dearly.  Although we are disappointed with the results (after all, it is no fun to lose), we must remember what is important.  We have laid a foundation for the future of this district.  For this, I thank you.


Was it worth it?  Absolutely!  By remaining true to our convictions in this difficult environment, people all over the district learned that there are values worth fighting for, that school choice is possible, that our children and community can be protected from sexual predators, that lowering taxes will help our economy and that the Republican Party is coming back in this district.  But the real battle for the future is just beginning.  We need to regroup and redouble our efforts to engage and reach the hearts and minds of our neighbors and bring new people on board.  Our commitment is about more than politics, it is about principals and our future. 


Below, is a list of my campaign all-stars.  I honor these people for their sacrifices and dedication to my campaign.  I thank them for having faith in me and in this cause.


- My family.  No greater sacrifice was made than by my husband, John and my daughters Christina and Rebecca.  My mother-in-law, Kathleen, threaded nearly 7,000 rubber bands on my door-hangers.  My dad, Efrain Velázquez, who tirelessly climbed stoops and distributed hundreds of door hangers.
- The Honorable Gerrard Kassar, Chairman of the Kings County Conservative Party and his team, without whom there would have been no campaign.
- The Honorable Senator Martin Golden, whose achievements in Brooklyn and Albany have been inspirational.
- My treasurer, Joseph F. Coleman, who takes care of my books and occasionally advises.  A man I trust dearly.
- My webmaster, Jonathan J. Judge, whose help has been invaluable.
- My statistical advisor, Luke Vander Linden, without whom the campaign would have lacked direction.
- The editors of Urban Elephants, especially Daniel Peterson, who gave me a platform and opportunity that I would otherwise not have had.
- Oshri of Shalmoni Auto who was the first and most enthusiastic business owner to support my campaign.  (He’s a great mechanic, too!)

- The grassroots volunteers, Rev. Alexander Rivera of Park Slope Christian Center, Pastor Stephen Christopher of Memorial Baptist Church, Pastor Jason Walker of Bay Ridge Baptist Church, Pastor Morgan of International Baptist Church and the many members that helped me out, James Hudson, Luis but especially Russell Pinto who worked tirelessly despite physical hardship.
- I also received the support of the New York State Young Republicans, New York State Right to Life Committee, Brooklyn Young Republicans.
- There are so many more that came together for this effort, please forgive me if I’ve neglected to mention you.  Let me know if I’ve forgotten anyone.


Please accept my thanks.

Yvette

by NYYRC, Saturday, Nov. 11 | Permalink