<font size=2 face="sans-serif">Mike</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">What a surprise !!! the right present
to discover under the CCSDS Christmas tree</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">From one side I am happy that you can
enjoy a deserved pension and dedicate more time to family and hobbies,
on the other side I am very sad to loose "the CMC Chair"</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">You have always act as the wise man
(and it is independent from you hair colour) and the person from whom everybody
was looking for the right opinion / advice. If CCSDS is seen more and more
as a successful organization is due to your management and technical skills.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I thank you for your outstanding performance
and all the support you gave me as CESG chair.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I assume that you will infom the CESG
and all WG Chairs about your retirement.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I am sure we will meet in the future</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Grazie</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to
you and your family</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">ciao</font>
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