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on in the years between. I remember them with deep gratitude. How
eager they were to help and how much do I owe to their experience so
freely placed at my disposal when I took up my responsibilities.
I have served the Public Health Committee under ten successive
Chairmen, from all of whom I have received so much kindness that
they transformed an essentially official relationship into one of warm
friendship. From all the members of the Council's staff with whom I
have been in contact I have likewise been treated with so much goodwill
and when help was needed it was forthcoming in good measure. I look
back on a very happy association with my colleagues among the Chief
and other officers, including those of the past. In our work for the
Council problems arise from time to time in which we seek the advice
and help of each other. I can affirm that I appreciate very highly all that
I have received. We have been " a happy ship " and a ship can only be
happy when it is so inspired from the " bridge ". To all I bid a grateful
farewell.
I have the honour to be
Your obedient Servant,
Andrew J. Shinnie,
Medical Officer of Health.
July, 1953.
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