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A Personal Note to the Access Community

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lindalu-MSFT
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Jul 01, 2026

Today is my last day at Microsoft. After many wonderful years, I have accepted Microsoft's Voluntary Retirement Program (VRP) and am beginning a new chapter.

Today is my last day at Microsoft. After many wonderful years, I have accepted Microsoft's Voluntary Retirement Program (VRP) and am beginning a new chapter. It feels a little surreal to write thos...
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Plabrie263
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Jul 01, 2026

Happy Retirement!
The end of a career marks the beginning of a new adventure. Wishing you happiness, good health, and every success in all the exciting opportunities ahead. Enjoy this wonderful new chapter of your life. Congratulations!

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MendipDataSystems
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Jul 01, 2026

Thank you for all you've done in promoting Access in your time as PM.

As I said yesterday at the start of my presentation on new and upcoming Access features...Access is both alive and kicking....

In fact, in many ways its the healthiest its been for many years and your leadership has played a significant part in ensuring that.

Enjoy what I know will be a very busy retirement. You will soon wonder how you ever found time to go to work