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Mayor Ryan recently announced that after a 28-year career in municipal politics, he plans to officially retire at the end of this term of office.

Please join us in celebrating Mayor Ryan with your best wishes, fondest memories, and unique shared histories.

Tuesday, September 20 marked Mayor Ryan's last Meeting of Council. He was joined by family, friends, colleagues, and community members, who paid tribute to him, and the exciting and dramatic legacy that he leaves behind. When he retires at the end of this term, Mayor Ryan will be Pickering’s longest-serving Mayor, and tonight, Council Chambers was heavy with emotion as we reflected on his journey, and shared our best wishes, fondest memories, and unique shared histories. We invite you to watch for yourself:

Read Mayor Ryan's open letter to residents in the latest edition of Pickering's Your City Magazine.

Mayor Ryan recently announced that after a 28-year career in municipal politics, he plans to officially retire at the end of this term of office.

Please join us in celebrating Mayor Ryan with your best wishes, fondest memories, and unique shared histories.

Tuesday, September 20 marked Mayor Ryan's last Meeting of Council. He was joined by family, friends, colleagues, and community members, who paid tribute to him, and the exciting and dramatic legacy that he leaves behind. When he retires at the end of this term, Mayor Ryan will be Pickering’s longest-serving Mayor, and tonight, Council Chambers was heavy with emotion as we reflected on his journey, and shared our best wishes, fondest memories, and unique shared histories. We invite you to watch for yourself:

Read Mayor Ryan's open letter to residents in the latest edition of Pickering's Your City Magazine.

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  • Share Happy Retirement! on Facebook Share Happy Retirement! on Twitter Share Happy Retirement! on Linkedin Email Happy Retirement! link

    Happy Retirement!

    by Carol Dahlquist, over 1 year ago

    Wishing you all the best in your retirement. You step down from your role knowing what a huge impact and difference you have made in this community.

    Thank you for all your hard work and for supporting the work of WindReach Farm and the many other charities in our community that have benefited from the goodwill of you and the town of Pickering.

    Enjoy every moment!

    Carol Dahlquist

    WindReach Farm Foundation

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    Since IBM

    by Michael Cornthwaite , over 1 year ago

    Hi Dave, I remember well chatting with you at 14th avenue many years ago.

    just before you left IBM. Since then my wife Hazel and I have always been so pleased with the terrific job you have done as our mayor of Pickering We have lived here over 40 years and enjoyed all of our years here We are proud to have had you as mayor We wish you all the best in your future years. Best Regards from Hazel and Michael


    2011 Valley Farm road



  • Share Thank You for Leading by Example on Facebook Share Thank You for Leading by Example on Twitter Share Thank You for Leading by Example on Linkedin Email Thank You for Leading by Example link

    Thank You for Leading by Example

    by Michelle Francis, over 1 year ago
    It is with great sadness, but understanding that this day must come.


    I want to personally thank you for your support of my efforts to make the City of Pickering a place that my family, myself and community members call home.

    I will continue to work to build on the foundation of what has been set and that I have been able to contribute to.

    Thank you for leading by example and supporting where you could and lending and ear when you were unable.


    Michelle

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    Retirement Best Wishes and A Note of Gratitude

    by Esther Enyolu, almost 2 years ago

    On behalf of all of us at WMRCC of Durham, I am sending this message of best wishes and gratitude.

    It has been a great pleasure working with you for the past few years. Always making an effort to be at those events that our organization hosted, including in particular your financial support with our 2009 Gala of Hope, was appreciated. In addition, we also highly appreciated your services not only in Pickering as the Mayor but for the entire Durham community. We wish you a happy retirement, the opportunity to spend more quality time with Anne, the children and... Continue reading

  • Share an amazing job keeping our City the best place to live and moving us to one of the most successful ones 🥰Warmest regards, Kathy & Ken Borisko on Facebook Share an amazing job keeping our City the best place to live and moving us to one of the most successful ones 🥰Warmest regards, Kathy & Ken Borisko on Twitter Share an amazing job keeping our City the best place to live and moving us to one of the most successful ones 🥰Warmest regards, Kathy & Ken Borisko on Linkedin Email an amazing job keeping our City the best place to live and moving us to one of the most successful ones 🥰Warmest regards, Kathy & Ken Borisko link

    an amazing job keeping our City the best place to live and moving us to one of the most successful ones 🥰Warmest regards, Kathy & Ken Borisko

    by Kathy Borisko , almost 2 years ago
    I would like to thank Mayor Ryan for keeping our City the wonderful place to live that it is !!

    We hope you and Ann have a fantastic retirement. We will welcome you to Probus 🥰
    Warmest Regards,
    Kathy & Ken Borisko



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    Best wishes!

    by Teresa D’Amelio , almost 2 years ago
    Thank you for your dedication and for all the many years of service to our City.

    Wishing you a happy and healthy retirement. All the best to you and your family as you move on to the next chapter in life. Hope to see you around the neighbourhood. Blessings.
    Frank and Teresa D’Amelio

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    Mayor Ryan

    by Pickering Lawn Bowling, almost 2 years ago

    The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is sorry to see you leave the political scene as you have been a great supporter of our Club over the years

    However, now the decision has been made, enjoy everything that lies ahead.

    Please consider joining our Club now you have real time to relax and take advantage of everything Lawn Bowling offers

    PLBC

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    A salute to Mayor Ryan

    by PCOP, almost 2 years ago

    To Mayor Dave Ryan,

    We at the PROBUS Club of Pickering salute you for your outstanding career in political office. Your dedication to the well-being of Pickering residents and to the community at large is an immense accomplishment and truly your legacy. We are proud of our close relationship with the City of Pickering and especially with your kind support of our social club. It is a pleasure to have you in our club as our honorary member.

    Wishing you and your family all the best for a well-deserved and happy retirement.

    The PROBUS Club of Pickering.

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    Girls Incorporated of Durham thank you for your support

    by Yvette Nechvatal-Drew, almost 2 years ago

    Mayor Ryan,

    On behalf of the Board and staff at Girls Incorporated of Durham we would like to say thank you for the many years of support. We wish you all the best on your retirement and the many amazing new experiences you will have. Yvette Nechvatal-Drew, ED

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    I wished you all the best Ryan

    by Amanda Granata , almost 2 years ago

    Congratulations on retiring! Ryan Make sure you relax, have fun, and stop by and see us sometime!I wish you all the best on this next chapter in your life as you celebrate your retirement. all the best on this next chapter in your life as you celebrate your retirement. You’ve had such a long and successful career. Well, at least now you can say this is the last job you will ever start new! Happy retirement! From Amanda Granata