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ibly stressful at times. To say that Jeanne will be missed around here is a tremendous understatement, and to not have her wisdom, discernment and years of experience gives me great pause.
As if one retirement isn’t enough, we also will bid adieu
to Brenda Emerson who county government knows af- fectionately as “Emmy.” When Emmy started in 2003 as a receptionist at AAC, she brought with her a harmoniz- ing personality and organizational skills that set her apart. Even her name was a perfect fit here; the reason she is called “Emmy” is because we already had two staff mem- bers named Brenda.
As many of you are aware, in 2011 we created the in- house continuing education program that benefits most of our groups. Tis new program could only be effective if the right person led the charge, and Emmy was the perfect fit. Emmy has created a first-class program, and I constant- ly hear praise from all of you regarding our meetings.
It has been hard work to create a new program like the
ACE Continuing Education Program, but Emmy has handled it skillfully, and she has truly enjoyed her ser- vice in this role. She has developed list servs and worked closely with the entire policy team to make sure that we are pointed in the right direction at all times. And Emmy
has always been willing to go above and beyond what is expected to make sure that all of you are taken care of. Maybe the one thing I appreciate above all else is this: Emmy has never let a situation get to her. She simply works through it and keeps a positive attitude throughout.
Continuing education has the propensity to grow stale.
Similar meetings year after year can become boring and drag attendance, but with Emmy we have all benefitted from fresh speakers and new ideas that continue to fan our collective flames to come to these meetings.
To Jeanne and Emmy, on behalf of the AAC staff and county employees past and present, job well done. We all move forward in a spirit of bittersweet, a place where we are excited for you and your future … but with a tinge of sadness that we continue to fight daily battles without you at our side. We have learned from both of you — learned that your service to others is something that inspires us and continues in our hearts. You are forever a part of the county government DNA, and we congratulate you on jobs well done.
You have earned this stage in life, and you have both
soared above average. As Henry David Toreau penned, “What is once well done is done forever.”
Tank you both.
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