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2016 Service Awards Congratulatory Remarks

Submit Date: Monday, March 14, 2016 
Sender Name: Tony Valentine 
Honoree Name: Derby A. Cameron  


Submit Date: Monday, March 14, 2016 
Sender Name: Tony Valentine 
Honoree Name: Eric A. Christian 


Submit Date: Monday, March 14, 2016 
Sender Name: Tony Valentine 
Honoree Name: Robert E. Chen 


Submit Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 
Sender Name: Donald Bailey 
Honoree Name: Diana Freas-Lutz 
Remarks: 
 Thank you, Diana, for dragging us, kicking and screaming, into OSHA regulatory compliance. It has been wonderful working with you. 

Submit Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 
Sender Name: Alicea Joseph 
Honoree Name: Erma Bankhead 
Remarks: 
 Ermie, you have spent your time doing valuable work. Now you can spend your time enjoying valuable interests. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest and be blessed in all that you do. Leave knowing that you were appreciated and held in high esteem for all your contributions to the financial aid office and the University as well as to the many, many students that you have assisted over your tenure at the University.

Erma, have fun in your retirement! Follow these words of wisdom, 'Don't do anything I wouldn't do' and remember our responses back and forth to each other.


Love Alicea 

Submit Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 
Sender Name: Alicea Joseph 
Honoree Name: Erma Bankhead 
Remarks: 
 Bankie, you’ve gotten up early every day for over 30 years and have accomplished many great successes through your hard work, dedication and positive attitude. These are only few of the many things you have shared with us every day. However, soon you will be starting a new life, and having new adventures, ones that are a bit more relaxed and carefree, take time for yourself and enjoy your retirement!

AJ

PS. I may be saying the right things but you better believe I am sooooo envious of you on retiring. Love you. 

Submit Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 
Sender Name: Alicea Joseph 
Honoree Name: Corally Beaupierre 
Remarks: 
 Corally Beaupierre (CBB/Star),

For one who is ALWAYS…
Interested in learning something NEW
Willing to go the EXTRA MILE
Puts’ the students need above SELF
Strives to complete all tasks and COMPLETE them WELL
CONGRATULATIONS, on celebrating your 15 years of service with the University and here is to wishing you many more.

Alicea Joseph 

Submit Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 
Sender Name: Alicea Joseph 
Honoree Name: Corally Beaupierre 
Remarks: 
 Congratulations on your achievements here at the University, I wish you the best of more years to come.

AJ 

Submit Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 
Sender Name: Alicea Joseph 
Honoree Name: Corally Beaupierre 
Remarks: 
 Ms. B, (Brenda)

Congratulations on another successful year in your career at the University. May you take some time to reflect on your accomplishments and be blessed with continued growth and prosperity in the years ahead.

AJ 

Submit Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 
Sender Name: Alicea Joseph 
Honoree Name: Norma Williams 
Remarks: 
 Norma,

Congratulations for being so balanced and focused throughout. Much success to you as you continue to spread your wings and grow with the University. May you keep climbing new heights of success, forever and ever after.

Alicea Joseph 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 
Sender Name: Alicea Joseph 
Honoree Name: Norma Williams 
Remarks: 
 Norma (Normie/Diamond) Williams,

On your 10th anniversary with the University, we the members of the financial aid team want you to know what a pleasure it is to work with someone so driven and dedicated as you are. Thank you for being such an important asset to our team.

Team Financial Aid
(Cheryl, Alicea, Suzanne, Erma, and Corally) 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 
Sender Name: Alicea Joseph 
Honoree Name: Ann-Merrie Hendrickson 
Remarks: 
 Ann-Merrie,

If you put as much effort into enjoying your retirement as you have all the years you've been working, at the University and being Co-Chair of the Holiday Party you’ll have an amazing, productive, dynamic and a long lasting retirement. You deserve it!

Alicea Joseph 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 
Sender Name: Alicea Joseph 
Honoree Name: Ann-Merrie Hendrickson 
Remarks: 
 Ann-Merrie,

It is sad to see you go, but you are leaving under your own muster and with good health on your side. It was a pleasure working with you, knowing you and laughing with you. I wish you God’s blessings in your new adventure of Life Beyond UVI. Enjoy your retirement to its fullest.

Alicea 
Submit Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 
Sender Name: Lois V. Sanders 
Honoree Name: Kwame N. Garcia, Sr. 
Remarks: 
 Congratulations on achieving such an impressive milestone of 35 years of service. On behalf of the 4-H/Family & Consumer Sciences Program staff, we wish you the best as you continue to serve.
Lois V. Sanders
Assistant Director, 4-H/F&CS 
Submit Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016 
Sender Name: Jacinthe Proctor 
Honoree Name: Julie Cruz 
Remarks: 
 Julie is an extremely hard worker and she won’t stop until the job is done. She is always looking out for the students and provides the best student service. In my opinion, she goes above and beyond her daily duties for the success of the students. Julie is a fun person to work with, while getting the job done. Additionally, her willingness to tackle a new project or learn a new task is very much appreciated. You can ask anything of Julie and it will get done and done well.

Congrats Julie on this honor! 
Submit Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016 
Sender Name: Elizabeth, Grisha, Jacquiel, Neville, Ron, Shauna, Veda 
Honoree Name: Tessa Liburd 

Submit Date: Monday, March 28, 2016 
Sender Name: Mrs. Susana Torres 
Honoree Name: Andrea E. Ruan 
Remarks: 
 To Ms.Andrea E. Ruan,

Good work! Your hard work has truly paid off.
I look up to you as a woman of substance. Congratulations for admirable strength. 

Submit Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 
Sender Name: Raquel Silver 
Honoree Name: To Recipients of the 42nd Annual Service Awards 
Remarks: 
 On behalf of the UVI Staff Council and UVI Senate, please accept our congratulations on reaching important service milestones at the University of the Virgin Islands. Your abilities and individual and collective contributions are important keys to the success of the University of the Virgin Islands.

As we honor you for your years of exemplary service, we look forward with great expectancy to many more rewarding years to come. To the retirees, we hope that your retirement bring you well-deserved contentment and relaxation which you all have earned. To the perfect attendance awardees, we celebrate your commitment and dedication.

Raquel Silver
Chair, UVI Staff Council and UVI Senate 
Submit Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 
Sender Name: Interim Vice Provost Stephan T. Moore 
Honoree Name: Xuri M. Allen, Jacquiel T. Fredericks, Theodore E. Glasford, Monifa Potter, Norma Williams, Corally Beaupierre, Hedda Finch-Simpson, Irene Ramos, David Capriola, Myrtle Pemberton, Ann-Merie Hendrickson, Raquel Santiago, Kwame Garcia, Erma Bankhead 
Remarks: 
 Thank you for your service and all of your years of hard work and effort! We appreciate everything you have done to help build the University of the Virgin Islands! 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 
Sender Name: Interim Vice Provost/ Dean of Student Affairs Stephan T. Moore 
Honoree Name: Giovanni Garcia, Tina Koopmans, Gamalier Carrasquillo, Ellsworth London, Sandra Romano, Clement Humphrey's, Mary Josiah 
Remarks: 
 Thank you for your service and all of your years of hard work and effort! We appreciate everything you have done to help build the University of the Virgin Islands ! 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey 
Honoree Name: Michael Morgan 
Remarks: 
 Congratulations Mike on your 5 year anniversary! All of us in AES really appreciate the work you do to help our Biotechnology & Agroforestry program succeed. A lot of what we can accomplish is because we have dedicated staff like yourself who help us get it done. Congratulations again and keep up the good work!
Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey 
Honoree Name: Paulino Perez 
Remarks: 
 Congratulations Papo on 30 years with AES and your retirement! The Horticulture research programs in AES has benefited from your many years of dedicated work for the program and the experiment station. Your pleasant and friendly demeanor was just one of the many positive things that you brought to the job. Thanks for your years of support to AES but you have also earned your retirement and the chance to have some new adventures with your family. Think of us when you drink your Dr. Pepper!!
Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey 
Honoree Name: Jose Torres 
Remarks: 
 Congratulations Jose on having a Perfect Attendance this past year! I really want to thank you for being a key player and so dedicated to the Animal Science research program. Your perfect attendance along with your working knowledge of livestock and horses is appreciated and is evidence of your dedication and the significant role you play in the success of our program. Thanks again Jose for your contribution to Animal Science!

Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey 
Honoree Name: Kwame Garcia 
Remarks: 
 Congratulations Kwame on your 35 years of service to UVI and CES! That’s a long time to be with any organization. As Director of the CES you have displayed great support for the Land Grant mission. And your long history with UVI has provided continuity for the CES programs and activities over the years. As your Land Grant partner at UVI we’ve been able to accomplish some great things and your assistance and support has always been appreciated. Congratulations again on!

Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 
Sender Name: ITS Staff 
Honoree Name: Tina Koopmans 
Remarks: 
 Congratulations TINA,

AWESOME - There is no one else like you.
Ten years is a long time with us at ITS.
We really appreciate you and thank you for your years of leadership and continued support in placing ITS to where it is today.
You are truly committed and we wish you continued success as you lead us for another ten.

From All of Us,
Information & Technology Services 
Submit Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 
Sender Name: Celia Francis 
Honoree Name: Andrea Ruan 

Submit Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 
Sender Name: ITS Enterprise Data & User Services Department 
Honoree Name: Giovanni Garcia 
Remarks: Congratulations on your milestone Gio! Cheers to the next 10 years and more!
Submit Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 
Sender Name: ITS Enterprise Data & User Services Department 
Honoree Name: Andrea Ruan 
Remarks: CONGRATULATIONS on your milestone Andrea Ruan!!! See you at the 25 year mark! WOOHOO!!! 
Submit Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 
Sender Name: ITS Enterprise Data & User Services Department 
Honoree Name: Tina Koopmans 
Remarks: CONGRATULATIONS on you 10-year milestone Tina! Wishing you many more successful years at UVI!!! 
Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: CSM Faculty & Staff 
Honoree Name: Al Hassan Musah 
Remarks: Congratulations to Dr. Musah on his 10 years of service to UVI and teaching in the College of Science and Mathematics! 
Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: CSM Faculty & Staff 
Honoree Name: Diana Freas-Lutz 
Remarks: Congratulations Diana on 15 years of excellent service to CSM and UVI! We can't thank you enough for the amazing job you have done- your attention to detail, your professionalism- what are we going to do without you? You will be sorely missed! We wish you all the best in your new adventures!! 
Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: CSM Faculty & Staff 
Honoree Name: Jennilee Robinson 
Remarks: Congratulations Dr. Robinson on 5 years of service in the College of Science and Mathematics at UVI! We greatly appreciate your dedication to our students and the research you have pursued in understanding infectious diseases, research of great relevance and importance to the Territory. Keep up the great work! 
Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: CSM Faculty & Staff 
Honoree Name: Marc Boumedine 
Remarks: Congratulations Dr. Boumedine on 15 years of excellent service to the College of Science and Mathematics at UVI! Your dedication to improving computer science education at UVI and in our territorial schools is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your high level of service to the College and the wider University! 
Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: CSM Faculty & Staff 
Honoree Name: Paulette Stevens 
Remarks: Thank you Paulette for 25 years of outstanding service at UVI! We are proud to say that the majority of your time was with the College of Science & Mathematics where your dedication and professionalism have left an indelible mark. Thank you for your many years in the College keeping things running so smoothly- your efforts were greatly appreciated! 
Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: CSM Faculty & Staff 
Honoree Name: Teresa Turner 
Remarks: Thank you Dr. Turner for 30 years of excellence in the College of Science and Mathematics at UVI! Professor- Coordinator- Chair- Program Director- your tireless dedication to our students, to teaching, and to basic research has been a beacon of excellence. We are very grateful for your leadership in preparing UVI students for high-performing careers in STEM. Many, many thanks for all your hard work! 
Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: CSM Faculty & Staff 
Honoree Name: Lynn Rosenthal 
Remarks: Thank you Dr. Rosenthal for 35!!!!! years of excellent service in the College of Science & Mathematics at UVI! Professor- Coordinator- Chair- to name just a few of the ways you have served. Your leadership in articulating concerns and finding creative solutions at all levels within the College and across UVI is greatly appreciated. Many, many thanks for your dedication to our students, your excellence in scholarly activities, and your tireless service in so many areas of the University!
Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: ITS Staff 
Honoree Name: Tina Koopmans 

Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: ITS Staff 
Honoree Name: Giovanni Garcia 

Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: Tina Koopmans & ITS Staff 
Honoree Name: All Awardees 

Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: Andrea Ruan 
Honoree Name: Derby Cameron

Submit Date: Friday, April 01, 2016 
Sender Name: Carmen L. David 
Honoree Name: Mary Joe Williams 
Remarks: 
 Congratulations on 25 years of dedicated service to the University of the Virgins. "The Lord your God has blessed you in all the works of your hands" Deuteronomy 2:7 

    Congratulations and best wishes to all the honorees being recognized today at the 42nd Service Awards Ceremony.

    Your countless years of service are a true testimony of your dedication to the University.

    Special congratulations to the members of the Physical Plant Department on their milestone of achievement and   success.  The University is certainly a much better place because of your commitment, dedication, and hard work.

    I wish you all continued success and Gods Blessings. 

    Extra special congratulations to our very own retiree, Dina Ryan. You will be missed!

Thanks much,
 Charles A. Martin, Sr.
Director, Facilities Management

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE CONPONENT
Congratulations from VP/CFO Shirley Lake King
 42nd Annual Service Awards
April 12, 2016, STX Campus & April 14, 2016, STT Campus

Retirees
Ralph Cook Sr. – Albert A. Sheen - Mr. Cook:  Congratulations on your recent retirement from the Security Department and the University of the Virgin Islands.  Thank you for your many years of dedicated service and I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.                                                                                 VP Shirley Lake King

Perfect Attendance
Clement Humphreys- Albert A. Sheen
Mary Josiah- Albert A. Sheen

Mr. Clement Humphreys and Ms. Mary Josiah, you have achieved a milestone in your career that very few can boast about, perfect attendance for one full year of service.  We appreciate your service and commend you for your dedication to our institution.  The University of the Virgin Islands is a better place because of your contributions. Congratulations again and I wish you all the best as you continue to strive for excellence.               VP Shirley Lake King

TO ALL THE HONOREES:
To all the honorees on this our 42nd Employee Awards Service recognition: I wish you heartfelt congratulations for your dedication and service to our institution.  May you continue to find fulfillment and joy in your accomplishments as your service continues.  I congratulate you for serving yet another year and look forward to your continued support.  CONGRATULATIONS!                                                                                 VP Shirley Lake King