Many of the inspirational speeches of Rabbi Milton Balkany have said “Thank-you” to the dedicated and 
hardworking public servants that lead the nation of the United States of America. The concept of saying thank you is rooted in the philosophy of the ancient wisdom of Judaism.
The Hebrew term for saying thank you or showing gratitude is “Hakarat HaTov.” The literal translation of those words is “recognizing the good.” More than anything else, being able to always recognize the good is an attitude which encourages a positive outlook and a grateful disposition. When we see the good in the things that happen to us, and express gratitude to those who improve our lives and dedicate their own lives to improving society at large, we contribute the improvement and positive nature of our world.