As I look back on the year as Mrs. New Jersey America 2000, I am truly amazed and grateful. I have been embraced by strangers and friends throughout the state. I have worked hard at fully utilizing this opportunity. To be an outstanding mentor to you state's youth, and I pray through my example, they will be able to live their grandest dreams as well.

  I could not have been as successful without the generous support and acknowledgment of very special people and sponsors throughout my reign. To Mildred Crump, my second mom and the best manager a queen could have. My sponsor's Lee's Funeral Home, the Honorable Mayor of Newark Sharpe James, Newark City Council, Essex County Board of Freeholders, Citizens of Newark, Best Friends-Newark, Quest, Gant Carpentry, Marie Jennings, Kitty Taylor, Plainfield, Jersey City Public Schools and to all of me family and friends – I thank you so much for believing in me.

  To my husband Phillip and our son Noah Hannibal, I cannot express how much I love the both of you. I hope that I have made you both proud of me while I held the title of state ambassador. Noah, I guess I have a date at your school in a couple of years for show and tell! My Mommy was Mrs. New Jersey!

  To all of my girls, the contestants - just remember to have fun and be the best you can be. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to do a pageant and I salute you all for excellence.

Sincerely,
Crystal Jennings
Mrs. New Jersey America 2000