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The management and staff of the Department of Public Works pose for one final photo with co-worker Fipe Leiataua (sitting third from right) who retired after more than 30 years of service to ASG. Leiataua was treated to a farewell luncheon hosted by DPW director Taeaotui Punaofo Tilei ((sitting third from left) and the Public Works staff. |
DPW deputy director Faleosina Faiai Voigt presents a small gift for Fipe Leiataua who retired as head of DPW's finance and administration division after serving more than 30 years in ASG. |
DPW deputy director Jun Duldalao offers warm wishes to long time co-worker Fipe Leiataua who retired after more than 30 years of service to ASG. |
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DPW director Taeaotui Punaofo Tilei said of Leiataua, "You definitely have a crown of compassion and love." |
DPW office supervisor Adrienne Penei Sewell reads the inscription on a plaque made specially for Fipe Leiataua during a farewell luncheon to mark Leiataua's reitrement from DPW after more than 30 years of service. |
Fipe Leiataua retires after more than
30 years of ASG service |
Head of the Finance and Administration Division of the Department of Public Works Ms. Fipe Leiataua has finally retired after dedicating more than 30 years of service to the American Samoa Government.
Leiataua’s retirement was celebrated through a special farewell luncheon hosted by DPW director Taeaotui Punaofo Tilei and the Public Works staff in their conference room at the EOB in Utulei.
Leiataua was showered with well wishes, words of encouragement, and praises by DPW deputy directors Jun Duldalao and Faleosina Faiai Voigt, and office supervisor Adrienne Penei Sewell.
Leiataua was given a chance to offer a few words and with tears in her eyes and a shaky voice, she bid farewell to what she calls her “second family.”
“What I will miss the most is you guys - my co-workers, my friends, my family,” she said. “Our fun work environment has made our office a great place to be over the past years.”
Taeaotui said of Leiataua, “You definitely have a crown of compassion and love.” He added that since he has served as Public Works director, Leiataua has always been a great confidant, giving him advice and helping him anytime he asked for it.
Leiataua left that same night for the US mainland.
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