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Describing “Make A Promise Day” as the only unofficial “holiday” dedicated to personal empowerment, goal achievement, and integrity enhancement, Cossolotto promises to share the power of making a promise with millions of people worldwide.

Matthew Cossolotto cites the example of Kirk Smalley, who made a promise to his stepson on Father's Day 2010 that he would do everything he could to stop bullying. Smalley's stepson Ty Field committed suicide after being bullied at school.

March Forward! Cossolotto’s mother would have been 90 years old today. Cossolotto made a promise to his mother on her deathbed. He kept that promise and created “Make A Promise Day” on May 4th to share the power of promises with millions.

May The Fourth Be With You! Following Yorktown NY's adoption of a “Make A Promise Day” resolution, Cossolotto calls on President Obama and other leaders around the country to issue similar proclamations and embrace the power of making a promise

Matthew Cossolotto, Yorktown resident and creator of "Make a Promise Day” (May 4th -- May The Fourth Be With You!), applauds Yorktown Town Board for adopting this resolution and expresses hope that other jurisdictions will follow Yorktown's lead.

Matthew Cossolotto’s keynote – “Globalize Your Locality” – was published in Vital Speeches of the Day. Cossolotto is founder of Study Abroad Alumni International and a former aide to House Speaker Jim Wright and Congressman Leon Panetta.

A CEO-level corporate speechwriter and former aide to Congressman Leon Panetta and House Speaker Jim Wright, Cossolotto will provide executive speechwriting, speech coaching, strategic messaging, and workshops to “public interest” organizations

Westchester, NY-based Matthew Cossolotto Offers Lineup of Personal Empowerment Programs (PEPTalks) To Corporations, Colleges, and Nonprofits. His top three PEPTalks deal with the power of promises, the joy of speaking, and the habits of SUCCESS.

On Martin Luther King Day, Cossolotto--The Podium Pro--gives “Standing O” Award to Martin Luther King for his historic “I Have A Dream” Speech. Cossolotto applauds King for highlighting promises of equality and democracy for all citizens.

Matthew Cossolotto, “Make A Promise Day” creator, to speak about “The Power of Making a Promise” at three libraries in Westchester NY: Mount Kisco Jan. 15 (11:00 AM); Mount Pleasant/Pleasantville Feb. 5 (10:30 AM); Shrub Oak Feb. 10 (7:30 PM)