Pat smiles for the camera from her office
in
the Surrey District Office
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Wayne Choi presented Pat with a
25 Years of
Service Award in 1996
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Pat Bruce's Retirement
By: Ritinder Harry
Long drives to unknown destinations filled
with camping, fishing, sightseeing and a myriad of other activities -
this is Pat Bruce’s idea of retirement.
Pat, Technical Administration Specialist in the Surrey District Office,
will be retiring after 33 years of service on September 23, which also
happens to be her birthday. “It just worked out that the 23rd would be my
last day in the office,” explains Pat. “It’ll be a great birthday
present!”
Pat originally began her career working with the Canadian Department of
Communications. In 1993, this department merged with other departments and
agencies to form Industry Canada. During this time, Pat worked at both
regional and district offices.
After 33 years in the federal public
service, Pat's coworkers had nothing but positive things to say about her.
"She's a great person to work with - very friendly and helpful. We're all
going to miss her - I've even threatened to crazy glue her to her chair!"
jokes Lena Harrison.
"Pat is one of the most cheerful people you
will ever meet," explains Kulwant Gill. "She's always smiling!"
“We will definitely miss her energy,
expertise and professionalism,” shares Joan Nodge from the Surrey office.
“And most of all - seeing her smiling face everyday! She definitely
deserves recognition and appreciation for contributing to the quality of
our working life.”
And whoever said retirement is boring has
not heard Pat’s plans for the next few months.
Pat and her husband Jim recently sold their Abbotsford home and are
relocating to Enderby, BC. “The move should keep us busy for a while,”
explains Pat, who has already started packing.
Avid travellers, Pat and Jim have also begun preparing for a five-month
cross-country RV trip to Nova Scotia in May 2005. "It’s a great way to
travel - you have the adventures of the open road, but get to enjoy the
comforts of home," explains Pat.
On behalf of everyone in the Pacific Region
- best wishes to both you and Jim. Enjoy your retirement Pat!