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Good morning. This is a very important day for all of us. In a few minutes, after this ceremony, you will no longer be “just a group of employees.” [Or, “you will no longer be in the XYZ Building.” Or, “you will no longer be employees of (company), but of (new company name).] Instead, you will be part of a much larger purpose [or mission or organization].

As you listen to these next comments, I hope you’ll take them to heart because they come from my heart. For all of us, this day is of monumental importance. It marks the beginning of….

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We gather today at a turning point of our careers and our organization. We need wisdom, foresight, commitment, and patience to tackle the formidable task before us. That task is to….

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Welcome. This is a day of progress and growth…. Of giving and receiving…. Of celebration and fear…. Of zeal and commitment…. Today is the occasion of….

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Today marks an anniversary. (Number) years ago we numbered our membership in two digits. We administered a budget of $(amount). We boasted completion of our first community project. Today, (number) years later, our membership has swelled to (number). Our budget stands at $(amount). Our organization has just completed its (number) service project to the city. Like all anniversaries, such victories demand celebration. Let’s pause and give ourselves a hearty slap on the back.

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Today demands the attention of the entire city. Struggle…. Pain…. Patience…. Victory. These are the phases we’ve passed through to get to our present occasion. This morning I’m proud to announce to you….

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What occasion could get the attention of an entire industry? What progress could arouse the curiosity of old-timers who’ve “seen it all”? What novelty could trigger the curiosity of neophytes to the field? Answer: Today we are unveiling our….

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Today is an emotional one for many of us. And emotion is never something I’ve been ashamed to show. Emotion melts ignorance into knowledge,… gives passion to persuasion,… turns mediocrity into growth. I’m talking, of course, about the….