Gov. Ned Lamont issued a Thanksgiving message today.

Lamont posted the video to YouTube in which he stated, "It’s ironic that Thanksgiving became a national holiday by Abraham Lincoln decree right in the middle of a civil war when maybe people thought there’s not quite as much to give thanks for. And he reminded us by that day that every day is worth giving thanks for.”

Lamont thanked the people of Connecticut and gave thanks to essential workers who showed up every day during the pandemic.

"Thanks for the fact that we have good paying jobs out there ready to be filled by young people here at the State of Connecticut. And thanks for our family and friends and communities," Lamont says.