The Commonwealth paid tribute yesterday to hardworking members of its local workforce as the whole community joined the Labor Day 2000 festivities at the American Memorial Park.<\/p>\n
The event drew close to 1,500 government employees with their families for a lineup of fun-filled activities held throughout the day.<\/p>\n
“Labor day has been reserved to celebrate employees who have worked hard all year. . . so we can all have fun, boogie down with our families, and have a safe and merry gathering.
\nWith the beautiful weather, beautiful people . . . it is a beautiful day to celebrate,” said 2000 Labor Day Committee Chair John Oliver Gonzales.<\/p>\n
The whole-day event was loaded with live entertainment featuring local performers such as the Tropicset (new generation) band, Tiare dancers, Rhythm and Blues band, Takahaunui dancers, and other surprise numbers.<\/p>\n
The celebration also highlighted fun-filled games participated in by teams from different government agencies.<\/p>\n
Aside from the traditional obstacle course, tug-of-war, pie eating contest, balloon toss, and dance contest, this year’s Labor Day festivities also added a recycling contest among agencies.<\/p>\n
“We want to promote cleanliness and preserve a greener earth so we included this competition in our line up of activities,” said Mr. Gonzales.<\/p>\n
Winners of the department Employees of the Year were also recognized for their exemplary performances throughout the year.<\/p>\n
Saipan’s 1998-1999 Overall Department Employee of the Year award went to Dewayne Duenas of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources.<\/p>\n
Mariano Iglesias of the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation was also hailed as the 1999-2000O overall Department Employee of the Year, besting 20 other department candidates for the award.<\/p>\n
The outstanding employees received plaques and a $500 cash bonus.<\/p>\n
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Strength through diversity and unity.”
\nGovernor Pedro P. Tenorio, during yesterday’s ceremony, said there is much to gain in accepting CNMI’s diversity.<\/p>\n
“Rather than distancing ourselves from those who are different, let us consider our differences as alternatives for problem-solving and greater productivity,” he said.<\/p>\n
The governor also extended appreciation to CNMI employees, as well as the private sector for its role in recognizing hardworking employees whose contributions to the CNMI are invaluable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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