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The following statement was
issued today by Joan Burke, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and
Employment. It was also read in the House of Assembly:
I rise before the House to
inform members of a very important recognition that has been given to Ms.
Vivian Randell, who served as deputy minister of the Department of Human
Resources, Labour and Employment before retiring last spring.
The Newfoundland and Labrador
Regional Group of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada has
announced Ms. Randell as the recipient of the 2004 Lieutenant Governor�s
Award for Excellence in Public Administration.
Ms. Randell was honoured today
at a ceremony held at Government House in St. John's. The Honourable Edward
Roberts, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and patron
of the award, presented Ms. Randell with the Award for Excellence in Public
Administration. The award pays tribute to Ms. Randell�s exceptional
and sustained contribution to public administration in Newfoundland and
Labrador.
Vivian began her career with the
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1970 as child adoptions
coordinator. Since then, she has served the people of Newfoundland and
Labrador with distinction for over 34 years. During her career, Vivian held
increasingly responsible positions in the Department of Social Services,
eventually in the position of deputy minister of the Department of Human
Resources and Employment.
Vivian�s many accomplishments
include the development of a provincial strategic social plan. She also laid
the groundwork in the area of early childhood development in the province;
and led the establishment of the Department of Human Resources and
Employment, including a new approach to income support and career services.
I would also like to say, how
much I valued Vivian�s vast knowledge and expertise in her role as deputy
minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment. During the first several
months of my appointment as minister of this department, Ms. Randell�s
support was invaluable.
Along with today�s
recognition, earlier this fall, Vivian received the Newfoundland and
Labrador Public Service Award of Excellence and also recently received the
Canadian Association of Social Workers� Distinguished Service Award for
her outstanding career in the field of social work.
I would like to ask all members
to join me in congratulating Vivian Randell on her outstanding career, and
for receiving this year�s Lieutenant Governor�s Award for Excellence in
Public Administration in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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