Baltimore Postal Employee Retires After 54 Years of Federal Service

WHAT:
Highlandtown Letter Carrier Will Deliver His Last Piece of Mail

WHEN:
Friday, June 27, 2008
9:00 a.m.

WHERE:
Highlandtown Post Office
6221 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224-9998

WHO:
Richard T. Hemelt, Letter Carrier
William L. Ridenour, Postmaster Baltimore

DETAILS:
Letter Carrier Richard T. Hemelt will retire on July 3 after 54 years of federal service.

Hemelt will be honored during a presentation for his dedicated service by Baltimore Postmaster William L. Ridenour.

For photo and interview opportunities, contact Communications Coordinator Yvette Singh at 410-206-7563.

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