---Snow flakes bid farewell to the
old year, reminding people of the harmonious past of HRC;
the golden dragon ushers in the Chinese new year, while
celebrating 30th anniversary of HRC.
On 14th January, 30th Anniversary Celebration
and 2012 New Year Ceremony of HRC were held. President
of Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute (NHRI) Mr. Zhang
Jianyun, Director of International Center on Small Hydropower
Mr. Liu Heng, Vice President of NHRI Mr. Li Yun, Mr. Dai
Jiqun, Chief Accountant Mr. Xue Yayun, and representatives
of CPC Committee Office, President's Office, Personnel
Office, Logistics Service Center, Survey and Design Institute,
etc., HRC leaders Ms. Cheng Xialei, Mr. Xu Jincai, Mr.
Huang Jianping, Mr. Xie Yimin, and HRC working staff and
retirees attended the ceremony. Over 190 people happily
gathered together to have a review on HRC's development
during the past 30 years, as well as to celebrate the
coming New Year.
Mr. Zhang Jianyun gave a passionate
speech. On behalf of NHRI, he conveyed his sincere greeting
and heartfelt thanks to HRC staff and wished all the retired
staff, HRC leaders and staff members a happy new year.
In Mr. Zhang's speech, he pointed out that HRC has done
a lot for the international cooperation of small hydropower
and provided effective technical service and support for
development of domestic rural hydropower and electrification
program after its creation. HRC made remarkable achievements
in various aspect of work in the past 2011. Firstly, the
total output of scientific research and development reached
RMB 150 mil Yuan, hitting a new record. Secondly, HRC
gained a growing influence both at home and abroad, especially
after the successful implementation of Ministerial Seminar
on Water Resources and Small Hydropower for Developing
Countries which was highly praised by Ministry of Water
Resources. Thirdly, it is not easy for HRC to keep stable
development in world market during the period of economic
recession. Fourthly, HRC staff members put on a brand
new image with full energy and vitality. At last, President
Mr. Zhang Jianyun wished everyone be healthy and lucky
in the new year, and hoped that HRC could make more outstanding
achievement in 2012.
At the ceremony, HRC Director Ms. Cheng
Xialei, HRC's Honorary Director Mr. Zhu Xiaozhang delivered
speeches respectively and expressed their best wishes
for the New Year.
All the divisions, league branch, retired
staff and HRC leaders prepared wonderful performances
such as dancing, chorus, solo, playing saxophone, Kunqu
opera, playing Chinese violin, etc, as well as playing
games and lottery.
Stars twinkled that night and the new
year was stepping in soon. With expectation and passion,
we are anticipating a bright future. The ceremony ended
with the dance named "Getting Better and Better".
(2012-01-31)
