Editor,

On behalf of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe and Paragon Casino Resort, I would like to thank the Avoyelles Journal, Bunkie Record, Marksville Weekly News, KAPB, KLIL, and all of the media outlets in Central Louisiana who promoted the annual "Coats for Kids" campaign.

With the generosity of the public, more than 400 coats were collected for needy families in Avoyelles Parish. We would like to acknowledge the generous annual contribution of dry cleaning by peerless Cleaners. Thank you for making this year's coat drive a success. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mary Barbry

Public Relations Manager

Paragon Casino Resort