 The Division of Human Services celebrates St. Lucia's latest centenarian in the person of Ms. Julian Marie Menard. Her muddy mark provides some insight into the life of Ms. Julian, 100 years strong. Birthdays often call for celebration as they signal the growth and advancement of an individual, not only in age but in life. On the extraordinary occasion of her 100th birthday, the island's latest centenarian, Julian Marie Menard, received a special visit from the Division of Human Services. The aim was to pay homage to Julian as she achieved a feat that many have been unable to. At a small celebration of her birthday, the Division of Human Services presented Julian with tokens of appreciation. Andrea Alsid is a case worker in the elder care unit of the Division of Human Services. On behalf of the government and people of St. Lucia, we want to wish you a happy 100th birthday. We're very grateful to be celebrating this day with you and we hope that you are happy to reach that milestone. So again, on behalf of the government and people of St. Lucia, we want to say happy birthday to you. Julian Marie Menard, still very much a vivacious spirit, spent most of her life catering to others as a wife, mother and homemaker. She birthed a daughter and a son and is fortunate to see three generations, which currently consists of seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She continues to be the matriarch of the family. To the youth, she encourages them to heed the counsel of their elders. Despite her accomplishment, Julian says she did not expect to become one of the island's centenarians. I am very grateful to be a part of this family for the great-grandchildren and the great-grandchildren of St. Lucia. Everywhere. I wasn't able to tell my mom what I was supposed to do, because I was very tired. I had a nightmare. I had this nightmare. I was already at my Field Day. I was wishful thinking, wishful thinking, I was sleeping, I was sleeping. Julian celebrated a hundredth birthday on 16th June 2021. From the Government Information Service, I'm Homa Di Mac reporting.