It was a grand sendoff with two gorgeous cakes, a lot of hugs and a bounty of well wishes for Court Administration employee Fred Cariano, who retired on Friday. A state employee for nearly 23 years, Fred worked in Human Resources for 13 years. His smile, his easy-going nature and his collection of ceramic cardinals were his signature, so it was no surprise that he boxed up the cardinals and urged his colleagues to take one as a remembrance. A cardinal is sometimes viewed as a spiritual messenger from a loved one. Best of luck Fred in your next chapter. We will miss you!

Best wishes to Mayda Rivera, who is retiring from Finance this week after 18 years on the job. Enjoy the next chapter of your life! When Mayda was interviewed last year for an “Employee Spotlight,” she said she enjoyed her job and truly loved the people she worked with. Co-workers celebrated her retirement this week with lots of smiles and two different kinds of cake. You will be missed, Mayda!