[Taken from the Honolulu Advertiser, Thursday, May 18, 2006 edition.]
At the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation banquet held on May 17, 2006, numerous teachers, administrators, grant awardees and corporate supporters were honored. One of which is Florence Yamada.
According to the article:
"Florence Yamada, who during her 43 years of service as a state employee never took sick leave. Yamada who worked for 25 years as administrative services assistant at Aiea High School, secretary to the superintendent of education and executive secretary to the chief of staff in the governor's office."
Congratulations Florence Yamada for your many years of tireless service to our schools and community! This is an award well deserved!
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