Sample 1:
For 9 years you have been a trusted and valued employee of Northwind Ltd. Without your hard work we would not have become as large as we are today.
You are a truly valued member of the “Sunny Team”, and we all wish you the best in your retirement. While we will certainly be at a loss without your diligent customer service skills, I have nothing but admiration for your decision to enjoy an early retirement with your family.
Sample 2:
I applaud you for your years of service and achievement at Doe Corporation. My heartiest congratulations and best wishes for your retirement.
I will always remember the first day we met. Your way of making me feel part of the Doe team made a lasting impression on a nervous, inexperienced graduate. I continue to benefit from your personal wisdom and engineering expertise, and hope you will stay in touch and join us for occasional social events. Have a wonderful retirement!
Sample 3:
Congratulations on the happy day of your retirement! After these many years of working together, I will need to adjust to the idea that you are no longer in the next office.
John, I have thoroughly enjoyed our association. I will always remember our trip to Mexico City to introduce the new power converters. I was amazed at the ease with which you conducted your presentations, undaunted by the skeptical comments. I have tried to pattern my own presentations after what I have seen you do so successfully. I hope I can do your reputation justice!
Again, congratulations on a well-deserved retirement. Few have worked as hard as you have. I hope you will enjoy directing your energies into your other special interests.