{"id":27830,"date":"2023-11-20T09:33:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T14:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=27830"},"modified":"2024-02-20T14:05:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T19:05:27","slug":"maryland-department-of-agriculture-honors-employees-with-long-service-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2023\/11\/20\/maryland-department-of-agriculture-honors-employees-with-long-service-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Department of Agriculture Honors Employees with Long Service Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 20, 2023)<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The Maryland Department of Agriculture r<\/strong>ecently honored 69 employees for their years of dedicated service to the state and its citizens. The service awards were given out during the Annual Employee Appreciation brunch<\/strong> held on November 13. Of the 69 employees honored, 3 have 30 or more years of service and one has 40 years. Together, the employees represent 610 years of public service and approximately 1.3 million hours worked.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur employees are the backbone of our agency.\u00a0 Recognizing the dedicated work of these individuals through their many years of service is an honor,\u201d said Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks<\/strong>. \u201cThe vital work of these employees contributes to the continued successes of this department.\u00a0 I thank each and every one of our employees for their contributions to Maryland agriculture.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Team members attending the brunch enjoyed a menu consisting of locally sourced Maryland products, prepared and served by members of senior staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may view photos from the event and awards ceremony <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The following is a listing of department employees by their county of residence who were recognized with service awards:<\/b><\/p>\n