Scholarship recipients' thank-you letters
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the scholarship award of $5,000. This money is greatly appreciated and will be put to great use. The money you awarded to me will help with continuing my schooling in the future. Next year I will attend the University of Washington to obtain my Bachelors in Nursing. I have always wanted to become a nurse and this scholarship award will help me to achieve my goal. Kayla Carson Sponsored by Kimberley Carson, Local 275 Grays Harbor County	Thank you so much for the scholarship you have given me. I really appreciate the money I received to help me pay for college. It has taken a lot off my mind and relieved some of the stress from trying to figure out how to afford college and graduate school if I follow up my plans to bcome a doctor. Nate Pray Sponsored by Craig Pray, Local 2170, City of Renton
It's with extreme gratitude I accept your generous award for $1,000 for my continuing education toward my goal of becoming an advanced practice nurse. This award will make a very big difference for my immediate future. Thank you! Elizabeth Spokoiny 1857 King County Library System	I wish to thank the Council 2 Scholarship Committee for awarding me a $5,000 scholarship. I am extremely honored to be selected as a recipient of this scholarship and I will continue to exemplify my commitment to community service. I have decided to attend the University of Washington in Seattle where I will continue my studies in the School of Business. Hannah Marchitto Sponsored by John Marchitto,, Local 21-Z, City of Seattle Crew Chiefs
I don't know how to adequately express my thanks for the $5,000 scholarship that you have awarded me. I have been accepted by Clark University in Worcester, Mass. and this money will be a great help in paying for my tuition. I plan to study pre-law as an undergraduate. Clark offers an opportunity for students to receive a tuition-free master's degree in one year if they have met the requirements during their time as undergraduates. I plan to take advantage of this offer and then go on to law school. Samuel A. Roleru Sponsored by Michael Roleru, 21-HD King County Health Department	Thank you so very much for selecting me as a recipient of the Council 2 $5,000 Scholarship Award. This scholarship will help me in so many ways towards achieving my educational goals. I will be attending the University of Portland in the fall of 2009. Again, thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated. Maurine Terry Sponsored by Thomqs Terry, Local 1135 Spokane County Road Department
Thank you so much for the $2,000 scholarship. I really appreciate it. I received the news on my birthday. What an amazing gift! In such a tough economy, this money will be especially helpful. I will be starting my third quarter at the University of Washington–Bothell in the fall and will continue to excel because of your contribution.l Thank you again! Ashley Newton Sponsored by Brian Wirt, Local 3845 City of Bothell	Thank you once again for your very generous gift of money. With tuition rising 14% and the current state of the economy, this is a wonderful gift. I want you to know that I will get all I can out of it and will continue to strive for excellence in my college career. Thank you, Lauren Pavish Sponsored by Christopher Pavish, Local 109 Snohomish County Road Department
Thank you very much for providing me with the opportunity to further pursue my educational dreams! Alex May Sponsored by Susan May, Local 1308 Kitsap County	I cannot thank you enough for the scholarship I received. With this scholarship I will be able to further my schooling and accomplish my goals that would have been so hard to reach without this scholarship. Thank you Sarah Gier Sponsored by Doreen Gier, Local 87-P Yakima County Juvenile Court
Thank you so much for selecting me for the Washington State Council of County and City Employees AFSCME AFL-CIO scholarship in the amount of $2,000. I am, excited and honored to have received this scholarship. It will be a tremendous help to me as I begin my studies for my accounting degree. I will be starting school at Western Washington University in the fall to pursue my goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant. It will take me about 5 years of schooling; the fifth year for my master's. Scholarships such as this go a long way in helping me pursue my dreams. Sarah E. Hagen Sponsored by Martha Hagen, Local 114, City of Bellngham	I would like to take the time to tell you how very thankful and happy I am to receive the $2,000 scholarship awarded from the union scholarship committee. This scholarship money will be very helpful to my family and I while purusing my education at Eastern Washingon University. I strongly believe that this university is the best fit for me as well as a place that I will be able to thrive as a student and person. Emily Drubscha Sponsored by John Drubscha, Local 21-M, City of Mercer Island
Thank you very much for selecting me for this generous scholarship. In the fall I will be attending Peninsula College. Amber Lemon Sponsored by Marty Lemon, Local 1619 City of Port Angeles	Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for awarding me this scholarship. As I take it to Central, I look forward to giving back to the community who so generously helped me. Thank you! Laura H. Westervelt Sponsored by Susan Westervelt, Local 1262 Cowlitz County Courthouse
I am absolutely thrilled to receive the scholarship from the union. This is the best thing that has happened for me in a long time and I am so thankful for your generosity. I am honored by this and will never forget it. Thank you, with all my heart, Anna Legaspi Sponsored by Lindsey Legaspi, Local 1181-CA Snohomish County	I feel very honored to have been selected to receive the AFSCME Union scholarship. This money will help tremendously in funding my education and assuredly will be put to good use. I cannot thank you enough for this great opportunity. Eric Eccleston Sponored by Mark Eccleston, Local 507-VC, City of Vancouver