2003

The American Gas Association Laboratories was purchased by Canadian Standards Association in 1998.  Although A.G.A.  had once recognized the long service of employees, they discontinued the program during the transition to the formation of a new entity - CSA International (now known as CSA Group).  But, CSA had kept their recognition program and finally decided to bring their U.S. employees into it in 2002.  Therefore, I received my 25-year pin in 2002 (my 29th year with the company) and then received my 30-year pin the next year as shown in this photo.  Al Schmidt should have a "t" at the end of his name.  I received my 35-year pin in 2008 and retired in 2009.  [JAM 6/13/2020]