DHT Stands United

Published Bi-Monthly forDanny Herman Trucking, Inc.

July/August 2017Volume 14, Issue 4

Joe Herman, Presidentof DHT

1 2A Word From Our President Operations & Sales

Vision and GrowthPreparing for a Great 2018

As we head into the downhill side of 2017, freight volumes continue to be good. We have yet to see a situation where capacity is overwhelmingly tight, but we are seeing areas of the U.S. experience this from time to time. We have talked about the Electronic Log Mandate before, but as we moved closer to December, we expect this to tighten capacity more and more. We are hopeful

that the Federal Government will also pass policies that encourage a more robust economic environment. If all of these things can come together at once it should make for a great finish to 2017 and a great 2018 overall.

As of this writing, many in the Houston area are suffering tremendous hardship. I know many at DHT have family in this area and we want all of you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with those people and everyone affected by this epic event.

Operationally, we continue to see issues where loads are not weighed after pickup. As we have stated many times, you must weigh every load. You cannot trust the bill of lading to provide a proper weight and at times for shipments from Mexico these weights are listed in Kilograms. Everyone needs to weigh every load without fail.

Finally, we continue to receive new trucks in Mountain City to replace our 2014 models. Once this cycle is completed we will have updated the Fleet with more trucks for teams and solos with the oldest truck being a 2015 model. We are also completing this year’s cycle of trade trailers. It has taken several years to catch up after the Great Recession but we are very close to having the Fleet where we want it concerning age. Our goal is to provide our driving force the best equipment in the industry.

I hope everyone has enjoyed a nice summer and had some time for rest and relaxation. We are looking forward to the last months of 2017 and are preparing for a great 2018. Stay safe out there and as always, we appreciate everything you do to make DHT the best in the industry.

Blake Grindstaff, VP of Operations

DHT family,

I trust that everyone has enjoyed their summer months and is now looking forward to crisp, fall season.

I remember this time last year when I mentioned in my article, “no matter who wins the White House

in 2017, Danny Herman Trucking is moving forward with our 10-year vision and growth.” We are doing just that and we continue to grow our markets and new business.

We work for one of the greatest trucking companies in the industry with outstanding employees!

As the 2017 year draws closer to the end the new ELD regulations will go into effect which should level the trucking playing field and tighten the capacity in 2018.

We are hearing staggering numbers as high as 70 % of companies that are still not compliant. It is good to know that our team got ahead of the curve over 3 years ago.

As you all know school is back in session… please be extra cautious of your surroundings and stay safe out on the road. May Christ continue to bless you and your families, and may He also keep us safe with our travels.

God Bless,Rick Watkins, VP of Sales

CONTENTS NEWSLETTER

1 A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

2 OPERATIONS - SALES Preparing for a Great 2018 Vision and Growth

3 SAFETY Our Drivers Are Appreciated

4 TENNESSEE TRUCKING ASSOCIATION 5 MAINTENANCE Cold /Weather is Coming

6 OUR VETERANS 7 DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK

9 MARKETPLACE CHAPLAINS United We Stand 10 PASSING ALONG TESTIMONIES11 DRIVERS OF THE MONTH JUNE12 DRIVERS OF THE MONTH JULY14 NEW HIRES15 ANNIVERSARIES

“Where there is no vision, the people perish:” Proverbs 29:18

DANNY HERMAN TRUCKING, INC. | July / August 2017

I hope this newsletter finds all of you doing well. This past month has been a busy month and as of this writing on August 31, it looks like it will continue to do so. We are overbooked in all of the areas. This is something we haven’t seen in a while, and I hope to see this continue for a good, long while.

I believe that one of the contributing factors in seeing a strong freight market is since many customers are beginning to require their carriers

to be ELD Compliant and this is tightening capacity in the market. In addition, the economy appears to continue its improvement and we are getting closer to the holiday season. For the past, several years we haven’t seen a traditional or heavy 3rd and 4th Quarter. I am hopeful that this is the year that it turns around and we get back to them.

As most of you know Driver Appreciation Week is just around the corner on September 10-16. We will be having food, drinks, and refreshments at the terminals. Please try to stop in at one of the terminals and enjoy some refreshments. In addition to this each of you will be receiving a care package in the mail at home. It is a token of our appreciation for all that you do. On behalf of myself and the Leadership Team here at Danny Herman Trucking, Inc., I want to thank all of you for the job that you do, not only for DHT, but also all that you do to keep America moving. I also want to thank your family. Without a good support system at home it makes the job that you do and life out on the road tougher.

May God bless each of you and your family! May He keep you safe in every mile that you travel.

Keep on Trucking Safely!!!

Joe

Thank you, Jimmy Honeycutt, for representing DHT so well as part of the TTA Road Team!

Good Afternoon, I just wanted to take some time to brag on the road team guys that came to our clubs. Our kids absolutely loved the program. Your guys were great with our kids. We hit them with a lot of kids at one time & it was very hot out as well. This truly is an amazing group of fellows that you have coming out into the communities. I cannot thank them enough for spending their time with us. Of course, each one said that he was your "favorite road team captain"... also said that you said that specifically to each one of them...Scooter, Scott, Jeff, Jimmy, and Josh all did a wonderful job in our clubs and we truly do appreciate them and the time they spent with us. We would love to have them come back at some point in time in the future. Thank you so much and please let each one of them know how much we appreciate his time here. Special people that volunteer time for others seem to be few and far between these days so these guys are a blessing. Once again, thank you so much.

Kimberly Gibson Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Area Director-Eastman & Hawkins County Units 423-230-4160 ext.236 KimG@kbgc.org

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Our Drivers are AppreciatedHello, all DHT drivers, I hope this newsletter finds you and your families well.

I would like to take this opportunity to talk a little about the upcoming Driver Appreciation Week that starts Sept. 10th and

goes through the 16th for Americas 3.5 million drivers on the road. While this event is only scheduled for one week out of the year, I want all of you to realize that we appreciate our DHT drivers every day all year long.

There are many of us in the office that have driven OTR in the past and we know what it is like to be out there and away from our families for extended periods of time. Driving OTR is a lifestyle not a job; it takes a special person to do this and a good support network at home. At DHT we don’t just appreciate you the driver, but we appreciate your families as well for sharing you with

us. DHT is a Christian and Family company and to us, nothing is more important. Even Joe will tell you that we are in the people business first and trucking second, because without the people we have nothing. I feel we have one of the best Fleets in the country and we strive to do the best job possible.

With all of that said, we appreciate all that you do for DHT. Thank you very much.

CSA UPDATEOur CSA scores have started to drop and are looking a lot better. I want to thank all of you for doing your best to help bring this down; however, we still have some work to do. Our Unsafe Driving score is still at 44% with a goal of being way under 40%. Once we reach that goal we can set a new one that is even lower. I know we can do this with all your continued support. Keep up the good work and always Drive Safely!

Thank You,Steve E Frantz, VP of Safety

DHT Trucks know that Safety First is important even during the 2017 Solar Eclipse

Jimmy Honeycutt with other members of the TTA Road Team at the Sullivan County Summer Feeding EventDANNY HERMAN TRUCKING, INC. | July / August 2017

65 Our VeteransMaintenance

Cold Weather is Coming

DANNY HERMAN TRUCKING, INC. | July / August 2017

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails…”

1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well.

Now that we are on the down side of summer, it’s time to look down the road at what be here very soon: cold weather! I have already had questions about bunk heaters and fuel treatment; I will advise the shops to test out all the heating

components during routine services. I would also ask the drivers to test their heaters, and if there are issues, right them up, along with any other maintenance

related issues. Please remember our service intervals 25k for A service and 50k for B service, and always do your inspections!

On another note, please keep all the folks that have been impacted by the storms and the storms to come in your prayers. Stay safe out there.

Daniel Cook, VP of Maintenance

United We Stand

Divided We Fall

7 8Driver AppreciationDriver Appreciation

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Driver Appreciation Week

Driver Driven 1964 – 2017

DRIVER DRIVEN

1964 – 2017

DHT Appreciates You!

“Now therefore, stand and see this great thing which the LORD will do before your eyes:” 1 Samuel 12:16

The greatest enemy of any organization, home, or civilization is division. Division is a principle that has been used in wars throughout the centuries as military commanders know that if you can divide an army from it’s leadership or supply chain ultimately, it can be conquered. Perhaps you have heard it said this way, “Divide and Conquer!” Most every great civilization, organization, or home fails from within its own borders. If we were to do a study of the Great Roman Empire, we would notice that division within the government caused it to ultimately fall. When a company fails to cultivate a culture of unity within the organization, it will ultimately fail. The same could be said of the family unity. When a husband and wife are not “one,” then the marriage will ultimately fail or at the very least suffer greatly.

I don’t know about you, but from where I sit in Richmond, VA, there is a division in our land where people are angry at each other for nearly anything you can think of. As a driver, I am sure you see this all the time just in the way people aggressively drive cutting off one another, honking horns, and even fighting outside the vehicles. This division is eroding trust amongst the people, government, law enforcement, etc.

Now, I still believe in “United We Stand.” We see this at work right now in TX as people are helping people no matter their socioeconomic status, race, opinion, etc. People are working together and as a result the community of Houston and the surrounding areas, while devastated now, will be stronger than ever at some point. Why is that? There is power in unity! When a nation decides to forgive and move forward together, that nation cannot be stopped. When everyone in a company works together for a common purpose united, it is strong. When a family bonds together and loves one another, there is nothing that can destroy it. It is time now for us all to come together and not allow the opinions or differences of others to destroy the core value of unity.

The Bible has a lot to say about unity; however, I would like to focus on one passage that I think we can apply to our country, our company, our communities and our families. It is found in Colossians 3:13-14, “There it reads, “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

Immediately we read how we should “bear” one another. I believe the Lord knew that we weren’t always going to see “eye to eye” with one another on every issue. Disagreements are normal within relationships, but it shouldn’t become a springboard into the modern day “Hatfield’s and McCoys.” We can be agreeable even when we disagree on issues. The important thing is to respect the individual even if you do not respect the message of the individual.

Next the passage talks about “forgiveness.” This is a big word because this is where bitterness can take root in our lives when we do

not forgive people for making mistakes. This bitterness only hurts the person that has it firmly rooted in their heart. It is like drinking poison wishing the other person would die. It is a fruitless trap that many folks are caught in. Out of this bitterness brings anger which hardens the heart of a person. The simple truth is that we have all done things that we need forgiveness for. We should be quick to remember that Jesus was willing to die for us even while we didn’t deserve it. Even from the cross, Jesus is quoted as saying, “Forgive them for they know not what they do.”

The final thing we should do is “love.” Love is a tricky word because in our society today love is very conditional. Many will say, “If you love me and treat me with respect, then I will do the same.” However, the Bible tells us to love even those who seem to be unlovable, even to the point of saying we should love our enemy. I know what you might be thinking because when I first read that verse, I said, “Well, it sounds good!” However, I have learned through the years that I cannot love like that in my own power. It takes the Holy Spirit living within me to do so. Each one of us can have Him in our life if we will just ask the Lord to take ove over and transform our hearts. If you want to know more, then I encourage you to speak to one of our chaplains.

So, if we want to truly be united, then we must bear one another, forgive one another, and love one another. If we do, we will be stronger than ever in our communities, our company, and within our families.

9 10Market Place Chaplains

United We Stand!

Passing Along Testimonies

08/03/2017 Chass KelleyI just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the Cards, Calls and Prayers most of all for my family and I during the loss of my perfect little nephew “Peanut”. We all know he is with our Savior without a care. Please keep my sister and her husband in your prayers for the tough weeks ahead. I did want to inform everyone we never know when God is using us to do his work! We just have to pray we are in his will and we do not turn him down. When the decision was made to put scripture on the back of our trailers I would have never realized how much it would help me in my future. While driving in the procession trying to answer my son’s question of “daddy what have we done to cause this punishment” which I did not have an answer for until I noticed one of our very own DHT truck and trailer ahead of us sitting on the side of the road allowing us to pass. And of course what did I see in large bold letters (TRUST). I then looked up and said I hear you loud and clear. Then was able to explain to my son God’s plan is perfect. We do not see the whole picture. We have to learn from our trials allow ourselves to grow from them. God wants us to grow toward him. I am truly Blessed!!Thank you for everything!!

08/22/2017 Call received from Connie Gillam of East TXConnie called in today to tell us what a blessing our Facebook Posts and our scriptures on our trucks have been to her personally. She sees our trucks on I20 and just gets so excited to see them. She has seen FAITH and LOVE the most, and HOPE a few times. Her father was a truck driver and so she has a heart for each of our drivers. She prays for them and even asked her church to put our company on their prayer list!!! She was just so amazed that we are unashamed of God’s Word. She said everyone that see’s our scripture may not comprehend what they are seeing at that moment, but it goes down into their heart and resides there. Connie said she will be on the lookout for TRUST and she wishes everyone safety out on the roads.

07/07/2017 Ashley GomezTo whom it may concern, I just wanted to say thank you for your ministry. I honestly did not know who you guys were or what you do until today, but I have seen your semi-trucks with scriptures on the back of them and every time I see them it brings a peace in my heart. The first time I saw them I was on a road trip to Los Angeles, CA, driving by myself. It was the first time I’d ever driven that far on my own, so I was very nervous, but I saw one of your trucks and it had John 3:16 LOVE on the back of it and it made me smile. Then a week later when I was driving back home I saw another truck with the same scripture. Now today I am on my way back to LA, but this time I’m taking the Greyhound bus. Again, my first time and I’m alone so I’m very nervous, and so are my parents. I saw yet another one of your trucks but this time it said Isaiah 40:31 TRUST on the back and, my word, a wave of peace washed over me. I sent it to my mom and we both agreed that God is good, all the time! This probably isn’t a significant story, but I just wanted you guys to know that you are successful in impacting the lives of the people around you, even if they’re just on the same highway as you. Thank you again for what you are doing.06/30/2017 Jackie KsgnI saw your truck on California St in Redlands, CA on my way to work this morning... with John 3:16 LOVE and had to look you up. Love it! Thank you for this reminder in Luke 14:34. <306/27/2017 Ashley Brooke KingSaw this guy in Danville, Kentucky this morning! Loved seeing the verse!!

TRUSTISAIAH 41:30

Your Chaplain Care Team

Chaplain Robert Carpenterrobertcarpenter@mchapusa.com

Cell: (423) 736-7489

Chaplain Frank Lyonmattlyon@mchapusa.com

Cell: (304) 434-2795

Your Chaplain Care Team is comprised of trained, experienced and dedicated caregivers who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This benefit is provided at no cost to you or your family. You will find your Chaplain(s) to be more than a designated helper...you will find they truly care.

Chaplain Matthew HinsonCompany Care Leader

matthinson@mchapusa.comCell: (334) 531-4804

Chaplain David Hertledavidhertle@mchapusa.com

Cell: (540) 842-4824

Chaplain Roger Hayleyrogerhaley@mchapusa.com

Cell: (423) 278-6753

Chaplain Narcisa Aleaganarcisaaleaga@mchapusa.com

Cell: (703) 398-0317

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“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1

12Drivers of the Month11 Drivers of the Month

JuneSolo Driver: Derwin Shaw,

Driver Manager: Jason BrownDerwin: How long have you been a driver? “About 25 years!” Why did you start driving trucks? “My dad drove a truck, and I needed a job, so I had to quit school and start driving because it was the best paying job you could get without a high school education. Also, it gives me time to read the scriptures and listen to what God is wanting me to know.” How long have been with DHT? “Since March of 2016.” Why do you like DHT? “DHT has good lanes to drive, plus DHT will work with you and treat you decent. The equipment is good, and the Company believes in Christ!” Advice to new drivers? “Don’t complain. Establish yourself on how you want to work to your Driver Managers. They will adhere to your own personal work ethic. Don’t expect a ton of miles if you aren’t willing to work for it.”

Team Drivers – Rick Mitchell and Terri Martin, Driver Manager: Tim Hensley

Rick:How long have you been a driver? “Around 20 Years!”Why did you start driving trucks? “There were no jobs in Louisiana that paid anything, and my dad was a driver, so he urged me to come run team. So I did, and here I am.”How long have you been at DHT? “Since August of 2014.”What do you like about DHT? “Honestly, I’ve made more money here than I have with any other company by far! The atmosphere here is like none other I’ve ever experienced, friendly and helpful; and when I met Joe for the first time, and Joe thanked me for driving because without me there would be no company, I knew that was different and this place was special. Literally the best company I’ve ever worked for.”Advice to new drivers? “Take your time and listen to those that know, pay attention to your surroundings.”

Terri:How long have you been a driver? “Since January of 2017.”Why did you start driving trucks? “It had always been something she wanted to do, now her kids are grown and it’s her time to follow her dream.”How long have you been at DHT? “Since January of 2017”Why do you like DHT? “DHT takes care of their drivers, any issues I’ve had there has been someone there to help her, I have no problems and no complaints.”Advice to new drivers? “Pay attention to details, and listen to your trainer.”

JulySolo Driver – Charles “Doug” Buie, Driver

Manager: Jeff CrowderDoug:How long have you been a driver? “Since 1985!”Why did you start driving trucks? Doug said that this way, he could drive around and see things while working.How long have you been at DHT? Since January of 2012Why do you like DHT? Doug says because DHT treats him really good.Advice to new drivers? Doug replies, “Do your job, take your time, do it right the first time, and you will have no problems.”

Team Drivers - Gayla and Stephen Riser, Driver Manager: Tim Hensley

Team: Gayla and Stephen RiserHow long have you been a driver? 21 YearsWhy did you start driving trucks? “We love trucking, and like to make money.”How long have you been with DHT? “First started here in November of 2013, then returned this April in 2017.What do you like most about DHT? “The running lanes, and that everyone here treats us good, we feel appreciated and respected. That’s the biggest reason.”Advice to new drivers? “Learn trucker courtesy and go by it. Trucker Courtesy has lost its way in the industry and it doesn’t exist much anymore, but it needs too. Learn it and live by it.”

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JULYPatricio Castruita 07/27/1992Jesus Vidal 07/01/1993Jose Jaloma 07/12/2002Anselmo Ruiz 07/15/2002Jeanne Marie Gosch 07/15/2003Merlin Alan Gosch 07/15/2003Patsy Bower 07/23/2007Alfredo Esquivel 07/24/2009 (Rehired 02/11/2016)Maria Lourdes Esquivel 07/24/2009 (Rehired 02/11/2016)Dillon Hoyle 07/01/2013Sammy Soto 07/01/2013 (Rehired 02/02/2015)Timothy Hobbs 07/08/2013Dwight Ingram 07/15/2013Franklin Wiggins 07/15/2013 (Rehired 08/26/2016)Jaime Alonso Ortega 07/15/2013Sheila Johnson 07/15/2013Humberto Carrillo 07/22/2013Pamela Poteet 07/22/2013Victor Avelar 07/22/2013Cloyde Cranford 07/21/2014Gary McLendon 07/21/2014Rene McLendon 07/21/2014Ronnie McCloud 07/21/2014Aaron Charsha 07/06/2015Jose Bravo Martinez 07/06/2015 (Rehired 06/05/2017)Ray Phillips 07/13/2015Renwick Vashone Brown 07/20/2015 (Rehired 08/07/2017)Jeremy W Poynor 07/27/2015Jimmy D Elliott 07/27/2015Jorge Arvizo Garcia 07/05/2016Timothy A Horne 07/05/2016Larry W Barnhart 07/18/2016Wendy Jean Barnhart 07/18/2016Adrian A Betancourt 07/25/2016James Richard Barrette 07/25/2016Randal Harry Peterson 07/25/2016Rene Velez 07/25/2016

AUGUSTDaniel Herman 08/01/1964Elbert Powell 08/11/1989Leonard Gilbert 08/23/1993Chass Kelley 08/30/1999Victoria Hensley 08/28/2001Sharon Winters 08/31/2001Scott R Wemhoff 08/22/2005 (Rehired 11/07/2016)Thomas Brown 08/10/2006Osvaldo Lara 08/18/2008Steven Frantz 08/18/2008Sergio Estrada 08/22/2008April Blevins 08/05/2009William Cook 08/05/2010Ruben Garcia 08/23/2010Marcia Thomas 08/30/2010Emanuel Jimenez 08/03/2011 (Rehired 07/05/2017)Barbara Ingram 08/18/2011 (Rehired 04/08/2013)Christine Louise Fletcher 08/24/2011 (Rehired 10/19/2015)Francisco Delgado 08/25/2011James R Miller 08/20/2012 (Rehired 10/10/2016)Charles Martin 08/12/2013Lorie Martin 08/12/2013Jimmie Fields 08/19/2013Thomas Varnadore 08/19/2013David Behrens 08/26/2013David Esquivel 08/26/2013Douglas McGlamery 08/26/2013Harold Shane Walker 08/04/2014 (Rehired 03/14/2016)Jeffrey Fox 08/04/2014Richard Mitchell 08/04/2014Ruben Cuellar 08/11/2014David Smith 08/18/2014Billy Joe Bailey 08/03/2015William H Varble 08/10/2015Carolyn June King 08/17/2015John Thomas Dalcour 08/17/2015Patrick Leonard Davis 08/17/2015William Robert Faulkner 08/17/2015Christopher D McClain 08/24/2015 (Rehired 05/30/2017)Kenneth John Banman 08/31/2015Allan M Brindley 08/01/2016Daniel Roy Sanmarco 08/01/2016

Jose Luis Moreno 08/01/2016Mickey Junior Hemric 08/01/2016Angel J Sanchez 08/08/2016William Richard Leftwich 08/08/2016Mark A Breeden 08/11/2016Anna Belia Aguirre 08/15/2016Jesus Jose Garcia 08/15/2016Lana McCloud 08/15/2016Richard John Sinkel 08/15/2016Sean Demeterio Paredes 08/15/2016Benigno Almaguer Cruz 08/22/2016Abel R Bujanda 08/29/2016Isabel Gonzalez 08/29/2016Jeremy M Hendricks 08/29/2016Kordell Michael Starnes 08/29/2016Onassis Demeal Tate 08/29/2016Ronald G Jones 08/29/2016Scott Keith Williams 08/29/2016

JULYDaniel Correa 07/05/2017Michael Guinn 07/05/2017Arturo Ornelas 07/10/2017Douglas Harvey 07/17/2017Dusty Lake 07/17/2017Erik Burnett 07/17/2017Johnny Kelly 07/17/2017Jose Hernandez Soriano 07/17/2017Ronnie Wilmoth 07/17/2017Angel Escobar 07/20/2017Steven Muncie 07/24/2017Joseph Tarin 07/31/2017Zalen Moore 07/31/2017

AUGUSTCy Hawk 08/01/2017Jacqueline Jones 08/01/2017Aaron Clark 08/07/2017Anthony Clark 08/07/2017Bryan Fleenor 08/07/2017James Bishop 08/07/2017

Michael Glenn 08/07/2017Bill Conway 08/14/2017Dolores Sivertson 08/14/2017Jeremiah Arthur 08/14/2017Martin Zuniga-Alanis 08/14/2017Shonee Lambert 08/14/2017Travis Johnson 08/14/2017Christie Hickman 08/21/2017Elizabeth Molnar 08/21/2017Jeffrey Stortz 08/21/2017Joseph Molnar 08/21/2017Bobby Anderson 08/28/2017Dorinda Horine 08/28/2017Joseph Taylor 08/28/2017Philip Young 08/28/2017Richard Poore 08/28/2017Roosevelt Smith 08/28/2017

AnniversariesNew Hires

DANNY HERMAN TRUCKING, INC. | July / August 2017

We want to give a big shout out to Barbara Ingram! Barbara joined DHT in August of 2011! She left us for a bit but returned in April of 2013 and we are so glad she did. Due to a mistake on our part, she has not shown up in the Anniversaries list and we are so sorry! We love you Barbara, we are thankful you are one of ours, and we hope you will be here for many, many more anniversaries!

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