Liberia Government (Monrovia)
29 October 2009
Greenville — President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Thursday marked her 71st birth anniversary in the southeastern city of Greenville, in Sinoe County, with a renewed commitment to continue to pursue her reform agenda for the growth and development of Liberia.
At an Intercessional Service at the First United Methodist Church in Greenville, the President assured Liberians that she would remain focused on policies intended to move the country from war to peace, from disunity to unity, from poverty to prosperity, and from dependence to independence.
The Liberian leader observed that transformation is not without difficulties, but maintained that despite the challenges, Government will achieve its goals of providing better opportunities for all of its people.
Sounding very upbeat about the country's prospects, the President expressed thanks and appreciation to the people of Sinoe for the overwhelming reception she received upon her arrival. She described the reception as a motivation to continue to meet the challenges to improve the living conditions of the Liberian people.
The President explained that the decision to observe her 71st birth anniversary in Sinoe was in response to a request by the legislative caucus of the county, in view of the induction of the new County Superintendent, Mr. Milton Teahjay, in the month of October.
The President expressed confidence that the people of Sinoe will work with their leadership to achieve the development objectives of their county. 'Sinoe County holds a special place in my heart because it is the home of my grandmother," the President reminded the gathering.
Hundreds of residents, among them students, market women, traditional leaders, and cultural dancers, arrived at the residence of the Liberian leader to wish her Happy Birthday.
The President arrived in Greenville Wednesday night, following a night's stay in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.
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