Friday, February 17, 2006

Bread and Butter For A Family *

{ *A speech delivered by Aklan SP Member, Honorable Selwyn C. Ibarreta as guest speaker during the 21st Anniversary celebration of JG Macciri Corp. last February 11, 2006 at Apsta Bldg., Kalibo, Aklan}

Honored Guests, officers and employees of J.G. Macrciri Corp., friends, ladies and gentlemen, good evening.
It came as a surprise, but pleasurable one, to have been invited to grace this evening’s momentous occasion – the celebration of the 21st year of existence of a corporation behind two of the landmarks of Aklan – the Bread and Butter Bakeshop and the Blue Star School and Office Supplies. I hope that I will be able to do justice to the said task and live up to your expectation.
With the 21st year anniversary, we look back to how everything started. The time, money and effort spent and exerted to be where you are now – plain hardwork and dedication on the part of the management, and utmost loyalty on the part of the employees, proved not to be an exercise in futility, but had greatly contributed to the success, which all of you now enjoy. Yes, it seems like only yesterday that you were struggling to make a name for the corporation. But look at you now, an entity which Aklan people can truly be proud of, worth each and every praise and emulation.
Indeed, it is such an accomplishment, to have lasted so long and to have established such a reputation. For the number of years that the business proved to be productive, a significant number of people have likewise been benefited. With the establishment of branches, not only have you made your products/services more accessible to the people but you have also ensured that client/customer expectations are met and the highest business standards are adhered to at all times. More importantly, you have provided work opportunities to Aklanons, thereby playing a role in the Aklan economy and in improving the lives of those who work for you. Definitely, it is a very important role in the history of Aklan and its people. And I for one, am grateful for your active participation and contribution in the community’s past, present and future.
Finally, a job for one, is the bread and butter for a family. . . and no mater how blue one may feel, up ahead in the distance a star shines brighter, lighting the path towards the realization of dreams. . .Thank you for being both the bread and butter and the star to the significant many.
Congratulations on your anniversary. . .Keep up the good work and continue the fire burning of not only pleasing and serving the community but to go on and on, touching other people’s lives in the process.
May God bless us all. Happy 21st anniversary!

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