The phrase "a statement thanking the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific statement that expresses gratitude towards someone or something.
Example: "The speaker concluded with a statement thanking the audience for their support."
Alternatives: "a message expressing gratitude to the" or "a note of appreciation for the".
Trayvon Martin's parents issued a statement thanking the president.
Earlier, Sian's family had issued a statement thanking the public for their support.
Mr. Beckham issued a statement thanking the police and saying he was reviewing his security arrangements.
Yulia Skripal was discharged in April and she made a statement thanking the hospital last week.
Prince Charles's press secretary issued a statement thanking the public for their support.
On Monday, the National Eating Disorders Association released a statement thanking the C.F.D.A. for updating its guidelines to include clearer language on education and for checking models' identification.
The Mets ultimately decided not to pursue a CougarLife.com crusade, which was first reported by the sports Web site Deadspin — though the Mets, in a statement, thanked whoever leaked the information "for increasing awareness of #VOTEWRIGHTNOW AT METS.COM".
A Sussex statement thanked the right-hander for his "long and distinguished service" to the club.
Weiland's former Stone Temple Pilot bandmates — Eric Kretz and brothers Dean and Robert DeLeo — released a statement Friday thanking the singer, who was dogged by substance abuse problems throughout his career, "for sharing your life with us".
Padden: Governor Reagan issued a statement thanking me for the vote, but obviously some Ford people weren't real happy.
The Yankees' managing general partner, HAL STEINBRENNER, issued a statement thanking Yankees fans after the team's loss in the A.L.D.S. "I personally share in our fans' disappointment that this season has ended without a championship," the statement read.
