World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations | Session 164 | 11-14 Nov 2014
Geneva
Agenda Item 8.11.
Tributes to Messrs. B. Gauvin, M. Gorzkowski, J.-L. Marduel and S. McCauley

96. Mr. B. Gauvin informed WP.29 about his retirement from Chair of the World Forum. WP.29 wished all the best to Mr. Gauvin who had chaired for the last twenty-seven years. WP.29 thanked him cordially for all his efforts as well as his outstanding personal commitment and contributions to the global recognition and continuity of the activities of WP.29. Expressing the opinion of all members, the secretariat thanked Mr. Gauvin and wished him all the best for a long and happy retirement. The World Forum honoured him with a long-standing ovation. Mr. Gauvin thanked the WP.29 delegates and its secretariat and wished a continued successful future to WP.29 under the leadership of his successor. The representatives of the Russian Federation and of the United States of America awarded Mr. Gauvin with certificates from their Governments for his outstanding contribution to the harmonization of vehicle regulations.

97. Learning that Mr. M. Gorzkowski (Canada) and Mr. S. McCauley would no longer participate in the work of WP.29, the World Forum acknowledged their contributions to the activities of WP.29, to Mr. Gorzkowski for the excellent chairmanship of GRE for the last twelve years and to Mr. McCauley for the excellent cooperation and contributions to the World Forum. WP.29 wished Mr. Gorzkowski all the best and success in his new responsibilities and Mr. McCauley all the best for a long and happy retirement.

98. The representative of France, Mr. J.-L. Marduel (France), announced that he would retire and would no longer attend WP.29 sessions. The World Forum acknowledged his supportive contributions to the work of WP.29 and also wished him all the best for a long and happy retirement.