The City Council of Elizabeth, New Jersey proclaimed November as Set A Good Example Month to acknowledge 13-year-old Lourdes Keochgerein who earned top honors in the National Children’s Individual Contest. Sponsoring the program for that city are the owners of two International House of Pancakes restaurants. The council resolution urged the citizens of the city to take great pride in the good work and examples the children have set. A letter of commendation was received from Governor James McGreevey. Governor John Engler, on behalf of the citizens of the state of Michigan, commended Dr. Abe Gershonowicz for his contributions and support in the Children’s Set A Good Example Competition and his continued work in setting good examples of honesty, trustworthiness, tolerance and understanding for the youth of Michigan and the nation.

Governor Frank O’Bannon of Indiana proclaimed Set A Good Example Month in his state inviting all citizens to take the time and recognize all youth for their positive actions and examples they set for their community. This was in support of the efforts of Dr. Mathew Logmann, a local dentist, bringing the contest to the children of Hammond, Indiana.

Businesses and professionals in various other cities are supporting and bringing the Individual Children’s Set A Good Example Student Contest to their communities too. For more information about sponsoring the contest in your area, call the CBAA at 800-455-0173.

Barbara Ayash
President