As I get ready to leave PCOC this coming Friday, I just wanted to thank you for all your help over the last
six years. It’s been an incredible ride and most of all, I had the opportunity to represent this great
industry that protects our communities every day. I want to thank the executive committee members
who volunteer for six years and are committed to making this association better. Also, I want to
acknowledge the District Chairs, Committee Chairs and all those who provide the leadership to make
PCOC work on a daily basis. I especially want to give a big shout out to PCOC staff, because no one does
these jobs alone and everything we have accomplished over the last six years could never happened
without the team that was put in place when I first arrived.

I’m excited about the future of PCOC with a new office close to capitol and money in the bank. which I’m
sure will be invested wisely to help grow this great organization. On a personal note, Maria and I are
grateful for the relationships we have developed over the years and we plan on staying in touch as we
look to future. Probably the easiest way to close this out is with a warm Irish parting, "May the road
rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May
the rain fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.”

Chris Reardon
Executive Vice President