“The Hightower family is so blessed this Thanksgiving holiday to have Miss Gracie as part of our family. It just doesn’t get any better than having this beautiful, funny and wonderful granddaughter.”
Mike Hightower, JEA chief public affairs officer
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“I am thankful for my family, country and the citizens of Jacksonville who have supported me during my many years of public service.”
Tommy Hazouri, City Council member and former mayor
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“I am thankful we have finally moved into our new State Attorney’s Office, which the taxpayers have graciously provided to us. It was my honor to have this building named after my former boss, the greatest state attorney, Ed Austin.”
Angela Corey, state attorney
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"So thankful for thousands of great Jacksonville University students and their families, from all over the world."
Tim Cost, Jacksonville University president
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“I’m grateful for what I am and have. I’m grateful to live in the U.S. with peace and freedoms; to live in a city with a beautiful river and amazing sunrise; and for my health and great family, friends and colleagues. Happy Thanksgiving to all.”
Giselle Carson, The Jacksonville Bar Association president
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“I am truly thankful for intrinsic peace and the love of my family.”
Cynthia Bioteau, Florida State College at Jacksonville president
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“William Wordsworth wrote, ‘All of which we behold is full of blessings.’ These words ring so true and especially resonate during this time of year. All around our community, I see blessings and I am grateful. I deeply appreciate the thousands of people who give their time and resources to make our community a better place, and I am thankful for the unwavering spirit of our hard working neighbors whom we serve. As I look around our community today, I appreciate all of Northeast Florida's strengths, and I am inspired by the collaborative efforts of the many community leaders who work so diligently to make our home even better. I'm thankful for our entire United Way family, consisting of team members, donors, volunteers and community partners, who help neighbors reach their full potential, always remembering that great things happen when we Live United."
Michelle Braun, United Way president and CEO
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“I am thankful for a close, happy, loving and growing family. What more can you want?”
John Delaney, University of North Florida president and former Jacksonville mayor
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"I'm thankful to now live in Jacksonville. It's a blessing to raise our children Alex and Samantha here in this wonderful city. In any given day, my family can enjoy the beach then head Downtown for a great meal or show. Where else can you do that?"
Jake Gordon, Downtown Vision CEO
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"Watching your only child grow up into a remarkable young man and realizing that he is about to be on his way to college and knowing the world will be a better place with him in its midst."
Aaron Bowman, City Council member
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“What am I most grateful for? That’s easy — the awesome opportunity to serve my community as sheriff, and to do so with the full support of my wonderful wife and three great kids and my extended family. They make everything worthwhile and keep me centered. Faith, family and being a public servant are what I am most grateful for.”
Mike Williams, Jacksonville sheriff
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“I am thankful for every day that I wake up and my feet hit the floor as I know that I have a chance to have a positive impact on someone’s life in Northeast Florida.”
Brian Taylor, Jacksonville Port Authority CEO
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"I am thankful for the love of Christ, for the grace and mercy of a good Father, and I'm thankful for a loving wife and son."
Matt Shirk, public defender
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“Family, a great job and wonderful people with whom to work.”
Mark Mahon, 4th Circuit chief judge
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“I am thankful for a wonderful family and friends that are so supportive especially in medical problems with their loved ones. God bless them all.”
Rosemarie D'Amour, judicial assistant for Chief Judge Mark Mahon