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Secretary Macomber thanks staff for hard work

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In this video message, CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber thanks staff for their hard work while looking back at 2024 milestones.

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Message from Secretary Macomber:

As we close out another year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our mission.

This year, we achieved many significant milestones, including:

These accomplishments reflect the collective efforts and resilience of our entire team. Your dedication continues to drive our progress, and I am truly grateful for your contributions.

Looking ahead to the new year, we can expect even more opportunities for growth and improvement. We will continue to focus on improving the lives of our employees and the people in our care. Your continued collaboration and innovation will be vital in helping us reach these goals.

Thank you again for your outstanding contributions. Wishing you all a restful holiday season and a successful year ahead.

Jeff Macomber
Secretary, CDCR

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