Department of Public Safety

Maria Cooley Receives 40-Year Service Pin

Brief ceremony held in Mayor Slay's Office

July 1, 2012 | 2 min reading time

This article is 13 years old. It was published on July 1, 2012.

During a brief ceremony in the Mayor's Office last month, Mayor Francis G. Slay presented Maria Cooley of the Corrections Division with a 40-year service pin.

 Marie Cooley with Mayor Francis G. Slay

Cooley began her career with the City in 1972 as a Typist Clerk I at City Hospital. During her tenure with the City she also worked in Centralized Housing and joined the staff at Medium Security Institution in 1981. She currently serves as a Social Worker at MSI.

Several family members and co-workers were on hand for the special occasion, including her sister Parrie May, the City Register; her niece State Rep. Karla May; daughter Charmaine, and son Tyrone.  

Maria Cooley with her family

Several Corrections Division co-workers also attended the ceremony. See photo below.

Cooley with co-workers

Congratulations, Maria!

  • Department:
    Department of Public Safety
  • Topic:
    Employees

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