{"id":35383,"date":"2021-12-09T09:59:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T14:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/?p=35383"},"modified":"2021-12-15T19:44:21","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T00:44:21","slug":"secretarys-message-december-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/dnr\/2021\/12\/09\/secretarys-message-december-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Secretary\u2019s Message — December 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Honoring our Past, Preserving our Future<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Employee Appreciation celebration at Harriet Tubman State Park. Photo by Stephen Badger, Maryland Department of Natural Resources<\/p><\/div>\n

December is a great time to reflect on the year\u2019s accomplishments, so I decided to dedicate this month\u2019s message to our amazing partners, volunteers, and staff who make our accomplishments possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Earlier this year, I was pleased to host Employee Appreciation celebrations at various state park locations throughout the state. This offered us an opportunity to formally honor our team of dedicated staff and celebrate milestone anniversaries in their years of service to the State of Maryland and DNR.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These invaluable employees have provided 10, 20, 30, and even 40 years of service. Their depth of knowledge and dedication helps us excel at our mission and makes our state a better place. <\/span><\/p>\n

Please join me in congratulating the following individuals:<\/span><\/p>\n

10 years of service<\/span><\/p>\n