Farewell Weiss
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Richard Weiss stands in the lobby of the Polk County Courthouse one final time as Clerk of the Court and County Comptroller.
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After being "roasted" as well as paid homage, Richard Weiss thanked everyone for attending. In addition, he thanked everyone who made it a joy to come into work everyday.
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Dawn Kahre, Clerk of the Court General Counsel, prepares one of the two refreshment tables in the courtroom that hosted the farewell ceremony for Richard Weiss, whose last day as Clerk of the Court and County Comptroller was Friday, Jan. 4.
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The sentiments of the people who staff the Clerk of the Court office reflects how dearly they feel about Richard Weiss.
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Lyle Bulman engages Maxine and Steve Weiss, Richard Weiss' wife and son, prior to the start of the retirement celebration held for Richard Weiss.
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Ellery and Kaylee Weiss, 4- and 6-years-old respectively, later helped distribute "gifts" when their grandfather, Richard Weiss, was "roasted" during his farewell party.
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Photos from the past years Richard Weiss served as Clerk of the Court and County Comptroller adorned the walls of the courtroom where his farewell party was held.
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The line to sign the guest register extended from the courtroom into the lobby.
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The Richard Weiss family sit and listen to one of several tributes paid Richard Weiss. Listening to a humorous anecdote are (from left) granddaughter Kaylee Weiss, (6), son Steve Weiss granddaughter Savannah Stephens (back to camera), daughter-in-law Jennifer Weiss, wife Maxine Weiss, granddaughter Ellery Weiss (4), Richard Weiss, granddaughter Paige Stephens, daughter Alisha Stephens, and son-in-law Chris Stephens.
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Stacy Butterfield is about to present Richard Weiss with a trophy from the staff of the Clerk of Court office.
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It was a standing ovation for Richard Weiss after he concluded his remarks at his retirement party.
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Maxine and Richard Weiss take in the applause and the standing ovation at his retirement party.
PHOTO BY STEVE STEINER
After being "roasted" as well as paid homage, Richard Weiss thanked everyone for attending. In addition, he thanked everyone who made it a joy to come into work everyday.
PHOTO BY STEVE STEINER
The sentiments of the people who staff the Clerk of the Court office reflects how dearly they feel about Richard Weiss.
Richard M. Weiss was not even allowed to attend the farewell party being given in his honor Friday, Jan. 4, by employees of the Clerk of Court office; actually, he was not permitted to enter the Oliver Green (a/k/a “Ceremonial”) Courtroom, at least not until 2 p.m. Until then, Weiss stood in the lobby of the courthouse. Every so often, he would greet someone walking by, usually in a joking manner.
“Hey, your honor,” called out Weiss to a man walking by, who replied.
