Verses are excerpts from poems and are not necessarily in the same 
order in which they appear in the poems...

Sister Margaret, it is truly with heavy hearts
That we say Thank You and Goodbye to you.
And we ask God’s blessing and guidance…
In all that we say and do.

Though our time together is now at an end
It has been a wonderful fifteen years.
We will carry memories of you in your hearts
Long after we leave here.

In devoting your life to embracing God's work
You have truly answered His call.
We thank you for your joyful spirit and warmth…
For the support that you offered us all.

Closing of Daycare Center...
Presented by staff of the Center in honor of the volunteer work performed
Poem is 11 verses long.

It has been sixty-five years since it all began
And we celebrate that occasion today.
Your family is gathered together in love and joy…
United in the sentiment we convey.

We wish you many more years of togetherness,
May you find joy in all that you do.
Look at your family – be content in the knowledge…
That it all began with you.

Celebration of 65th Wedding Anniversary...
Read aloud, framed and presented to the Grandparents as a commemorative gift
Poem is 9 verses long.

But success isn’t measured solely in dollars,
High quotas, meetings or sales.
If that were the case, I’m convinced that in life
We would all be destined to fail.

You are successful because of the person you are…
With a passion to help children succeed.
And once again in resuming your teaching role
You will guide students and gently lead.

Oh, you’ll miss all this glamour undoubtedly Linda,
Dragging that product that weighed a ton…
The high sales quota, the e-mails and driving…
Conference calls, the surveys – the FUN!

Tribute to a Colleague - leaving a sales position to resume a teaching role..
Read aloud, framed and presented to the person leaving.
Poem is 10 verses long.

This is more important -- even you must admit...
Than cruising in your new Cherokee.
'Cause this is Real Life, and you are the star…
Referred to as the ROASTEE!

So, for the first time in many long years, Arnie.
No more working -- time for some fun.
You can hang out with your family -- long overdue…
And you'll get all those "HONEY-DO'S" done!

Retirement after 35 years in the nuclear power industry...
Presented by family at a Retirement Tribute with co-workers and family present
Poem is 18 verses long.

Tony, it's been said that you are a family man,
Just a guy with quite the "sweet tooth".
We got together and decided the time has come
To roast you ~ can you handle the truth?

It was the Year of the Tiger when he was born... 
And Tony the Tiger arrived!
He was the middle child between Patti and Joey,
It's a wonder that Tony survived!

40th Birthday Surprise Party - read aloud at the party 
Poem is 16 verses long - framed.

Ostensibly Alan we've got a problem
There are things that we need to mention.
Put away your Math Book and that calculator..
Now we've got your attention!

You’ve taught us well, it’s our opportunity now
To teach you in return.
There are some things that you need to know,
You’ve still got lots to learn.

But we think you’ve got potential Alan,
And we’ll persevere when put to the test.
We’ll help you to understand these concepts...
After all, we’ve been taught by the best!

Retirement - Continuing Education Math Teacher - Presented by the students
Poem is 16 verses long

And you'll be thinking of Andrew and Wendell,
Rex and the Coggin twins too.
You'll think back with fond memories of Marty
He's a teacher -- and that will HAUNT you!

Oh, you can sit around and just reminisce...
You'll reflect for a moment or two...
Remember Mr. Histon and the bathroom ceiling...
Where he put that old picture of YOU!

Retirement - teacher retiring after 33 years presented by the staff
Poem is 17 verses long