GOSHEN, N.Y., Nov. 24 -- The Orange County Executive issued the following press speech:

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families the happiest and healthiest of holiday seasons. The Thanksgiving tradition is deeply rooted in our American experience and is a time for families and friends to gather together and express gratitude for all that we have been given, the freedoms we enjoy, and express our affection to our families who enrich our daily lives.