It’s hard to come up with a title to this little missive. Where do I start? It’s been such a pleasure and a privilege to work in such a very fine library like JPL for these past 7 1/2 years. I am beyond grateful for the opportunities I was given, the wonderful people that I worked with, and the fine patrons that I was able to help in any small way. Please know what a big part this job and place have played in my life, and how many treasured friendships I have developed. Your deep commitment to your jobs, your patrons, and the community we serve is beyond measure. Please continue to remember these two words–“care” and “communicate”. They have been my guiding light and will continue to make this place the wonderful asset that it is today.
A special thanks for your very wonderful and generous gifts from this morning. I will treasure the wall hanging, and look forward to the opportunity to go to one of my favorite entertainment venues for some great theater or music. The hard work on the entertainment at the staff meeting was so worth it, Ladies–I loved the skit!! Great food, great entertainment–what more can you ask for?!
After my month in the sun (leaving January 31), I will be back and ready to volunteer–no dusting please! In the meantime, thanks for all your kind words and thoughts. Feel free to call me on my cell, text me, be my friend on facebook, or email me at rita.samuelson@gmail.com.
With much gratitude,
Rita