b'O FFICE OF THE N ASSAUC OUNTYC OMPTROLLER240 Old Country Road Mineola, New York 11501 Hon. Elaine PhillipsAugust 1, 2023Dear Friends,Please accept my warmest greetings and congratulations as you gather to celebrate the Sands Point Preserve Conservancys 2023 Garden Party Gala. I applaud the Sands Point Preserve for their dedication to the preservation and protectionofthemagnificentstructuresandgroundsoftheGould-Guggenheim Estate, focusing on the rich history, natural habitats and architectural features that enhanceeducationalandculturalexperiencesforallthatvisit.Ihavehadthe opportunitytoenjoyandwalkthebeautifulgroundsofthePreserveandIam honored to support the unveiling of the new Hempstead House Garden. Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you for your generous acts of public service working toward forwarding the goals of this organization throughout the year. Sincerely,Elaine R. Phillips Nassau County Comptroller'