Lichfield centenarian, an invaluable prize- President Ramotar
Georgetown, GINA, January 8, 2012
Source - GINA
President Donald Ramotar greeting centenarian, Cecelia Rebecca Tappin at her West Coast Berbice home.
Guyana’s latest centenarian, Cecelia Rebecca Tappin, a Lichfield, West Coast Berbice resident was today honoured with a visit from President Donald Ramotar as her many family members, neighbours and friends gathered to celebrate her 100th milestone.
The President said that ‘Sister Tappin’ as she is fondly called, is an invaluable prize as she stands as a witness to 100 years of Guyana history and urged members of the community to take time off to record some of the events that she still recollects.
“We are a combination of our past and our present and the more we know about our past, the better we will be able to deal with the future that lies ahead…we are fortunate to live in a country, where we have a mix of several ethnic groups and several cultural backgrounds and this must be seen as a strength for us,” President Ramotar said.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand extending her wishes to Cecelia Tappin.
Education Minister, Priya Manickchand, who was also present at the ceremony, said that Government is committed to doing all in its power to ensure that its senior citizens enjoy their golden years.
Cecilia Tappin was born on January 8, 1912 to Sarah Reid and Holbert Williams. She was a vendor at the New Amsterdam Market and an active church member. She is survived by her six children, 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Georgetown, GINA, January 8, 2012
Source - GINA
President Donald Ramotar greeting centenarian, Cecelia Rebecca Tappin at her West Coast Berbice home.Guyana’s latest centenarian, Cecelia Rebecca Tappin, a Lichfield, West Coast Berbice resident was today honoured with a visit from President Donald Ramotar as her many family members, neighbours and friends gathered to celebrate her 100th milestone.
The President said that ‘Sister Tappin’ as she is fondly called, is an invaluable prize as she stands as a witness to 100 years of Guyana history and urged members of the community to take time off to record some of the events that she still recollects.
“We are a combination of our past and our present and the more we know about our past, the better we will be able to deal with the future that lies ahead…we are fortunate to live in a country, where we have a mix of several ethnic groups and several cultural backgrounds and this must be seen as a strength for us,” President Ramotar said.
Education Minister Priya Manickchand extending her wishes to Cecelia Tappin.Education Minister, Priya Manickchand, who was also present at the ceremony, said that Government is committed to doing all in its power to ensure that its senior citizens enjoy their golden years.
Cecilia Tappin was born on January 8, 1912 to Sarah Reid and Holbert Williams. She was a vendor at the New Amsterdam Market and an active church member. She is survived by her six children, 24 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
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