I have so many wishes for the New Year but here are the most important
ones:
I wish we can set aside our differences and put the same amount of
energy in working together in solving local issues and concerns.
I wish that we could work even closer with our outstanding police
department to further improve its relationship with the entire community.
I wish that we can have more families, especially in the ethnic
groups, commit to being more involved with the PTA and local schools.
I wish that we could have more professionals give back to the
community by volunteering in local charitable groups.
I wish that City Council members would continue to put the best
interest of the city and its people ahead of their own interests and
gains.
I wish we could show our appreciation of our teachers and school
employees that have made our schools one of the top districts in the
state.
I wish we could have schools without violence and fights.
I wish we can eliminate prejudice and hate from our community. At the
same time, I wish we could eliminate unwarranted and unsubstantiated
accusations of prejudice.
I wish we could show our support for the best police department
around.
I wish we could all thank the Fire Department and its members for an
excellent job in protecting our homes in the past year.
I wish we could all look in the mirror before judging others.
I wish we could thank Glendale News-Press for protecting the 1st
Amendment rights and reporting all the news and editorial letters without
censorship.
And finally, I wish you all a Happy New Year.
ALBERT ABKARIAN
GLENDALE
