RETIREMENT
On Wednesday, March 21, staff at the Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic gathered for a luncheon to celebrate the retirement of Carolyn H. Knowles, clinic manager, seated center. Knowles, a social worker, served at the agency (formerly the Crowley Mental Health Clinic) for more than 50 years and was presented with a certificate of recognition by Gov. John Bel Edwards in acknowledgment of her service. Staff on hand for the luncheon included, seated from left, Heather Henry, Jill Dubois, Knowles, Debra Meaux, Teri Hoffpauir; standing, Dacia Odom, Mickey Businelle, Janet Williams, Acadiana Area Human Services District Director of Behavioral Health Yancey Mire, Casie Harrington, Dr. Robert McManus, Suzanne Chatman and Jocelyn Bradley.
Crowley Behavioral Health Clinic Manager Carolyn Knowles, left, received an Official Statement from the State of Louisiana and Gov. John Bel Edwards acknowledging her retirement after more than 50 years of dedicated service to the state. On hand to present the certificate was Acadiana Area Human Services District Director of Behavioral Health Yancey Mire.
Knowles retires after more than 50 years of service with the state
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On May 3, Opelousas Catholic School honored Cynthia Going Gates, center, who will retire at the end of this school year after serving as the high school assistant principal for the last 13 years. On hand for the event were, from left, Robbie Gates (honoree’s son), Bob Gates (honoree’s husband), Adam Gates (honoree’s son) and Betsy Gates (honoree’s daughter).
Opelousas Catholic honors Gates upon her retirement
Cynthia Going Gates, Crowley resident, was recently honored at Opelousas Catholic School for her years of loving service to the school.