· “137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy”. Doc Hastings, United States Congressman, 4 ^th District, Washington

· Interesting story about how Memorial Day came to be known as such. Catch it here
http://www.usmemorialday.org/?page_id=2 . Surprised me to learn that it became a national holiday in 1971. Would have guessed it to have been much earlier. Fond memories of early childhood when my grandparents would get me out of school to go to the “Decoration Day” parade in downtown Chattanooga.

· John Chlarson came to work at MTAS on June 1, 1998…18 years ago this coming Wednesday. Thanks, John, for your contributions to our customers and all of us.

· Honna joined MTAS…again…on June 3, 2013. Thanks for taking good care of our southeast Tennessee customers and us for these three years, Honna.

· On Saturday, May 28 ^th , Cyndy Edmonds gets to blow out the candles…all 39 of them. Happy Birthday, Cyndy!

· Lastly, remember a few things…
o What each of you do every day for our customers and each other is recognized and appreciated. Really! It is!
o “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou
o When a golf club strikes a golf ball, the two are in contact for 1/2000 ^th of a second. Amazing stuff, I know!
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-dimples-in-golf-ba/

· I hope this weekend, with its extra day, is enjoyable and comfortable for all of us.

Jim Thomas, Executive Director
(O) 615. 532.4950 (C) 615.972.9219

jim.thomas@tennessee.edu

www.mtas.tennessee.edu