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Post by Sassy on Jan 30, 2010 16:12:02 GMT -5
Former Secretary Harry K. Singletary Passes Away
Harry K. Singletary, Jr., 63, who served as Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections from April 1991 to January 1999, died today after an extended illness.
This was in the Weekly Compass yesterday.
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Post by brucifer on Jan 30, 2010 17:36:56 GMT -5
May he Rest in Peace. He had some good attributes. I did not agree with the Black Thang. Have had enough of that!!!!!!!! I bet there will be a tremendous Dog and Pony Show.
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Post by desotodog on Jan 30, 2010 22:05:43 GMT -5
Thoughts and prayers are extended to the family. He was the Secretary when I started. He came to our place several times. More than any of the other Secretaries have.
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Post by northerngirl on Jan 31, 2010 0:08:37 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He also was the Secretary when I started. I pray GOD will give his family comfort.
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Post by calculus on Feb 2, 2010 19:19:16 GMT -5
I have to say that in my 15 years, he was one of the better Secretaries that I worked for, he at least made it seem like he would listen. The CQML program was one of the better ideas that he implemented, allowing the rank and file to make suggestions. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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Post by Homer Simpson on Feb 3, 2010 0:06:44 GMT -5
While I agree that Harry K was one of the best secretaries I have served under I disagree with your comments on the CQML program. That program was developed for the Japanese by an American after WWII to get their industry up and running after the war's devastation. The workers would have input on how to improve quality control in the manufacturing process. Toyota is a good example of this. However, that concept has never taken on in the good ole USofA because management has ALWAYS considered themselves better than the factory floor workers. It was also bullshit under Harry K because it was not designed for a government bureaucracy like DOC. It was never implemented during his term. It was window dressing, much like the "servant leadership" crap that was being pushed by the current secretary about 6 months ago. Do you actually think that in a bureaucracy such as ours that a Colonel, Asst Warden or Warden is going to listen and act upon the suggestions of a lowly CO, SGT ot LT??? Bwwwhahahahahahahahah!  |
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Post by brucifer on Feb 3, 2010 10:28:20 GMT -5
Both programs can and would work with FDC. However, the EGO of the Kings in their Kingdoms, will not buy into anything that does not make them the powerful, know all, mindset that prevails in FDC. Then throw in micro-management which automatically makes one a mere puppet awaiting for the strings to be pulled. Any issue or anything that may resemble a decision has to go up the food chain and get the final blessings of the Pope. FDC only gives us the responsibility not the authority to run at the lowest level. Let's face it FDC is just a Department with PISS POOR MANAGEMENT!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by SGTOLDTIMER on Feb 3, 2010 20:16:31 GMT -5
I met Harry K back in 1985 at SFRC.I took him on TWO different tours of the Institution.He was a nice man in my openion & I did NOT agree with some of his ideas but was OK with others.I never saw anything that resembled disrespect come from him.May he rest in peace NEVER to see another CONVICT.In my almost 30 years we have had MUCH WORSE LEADERSHIP.
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Post by calculus on Feb 5, 2010 14:45:40 GMT -5
Do you actually think that in a bureaucracy such as ours that a Colonel, Asst Warden or Warden is going to listen and act upon the suggestions of a lowly CO, SGT ot LT??? Bwwwhahahahahahahahah! I don't know about your experiences, but I for one know that my administration listens to the rank and file on many issues. In fact, I know that we are asked for input all the time. I also know from first hand experience that the Department takes suggestions from employees. And while you may or may not believe this, the policy regarding Auxiliary Corrections Officers in part came from a suggestion that I made in 1999. I suggested Part Time officers to fill in spots for transport and hospital duties. While the policy doesn't entirely incorporate my suggestions, I received an Email from Central Office stating that they liked the suggestion and would look into it. A year later the policy came out. This was the one and only bright spot in my memory of the "Moore" administration. |
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Post by chad on Feb 5, 2010 18:44:26 GMT -5
In my opinion Harry Singletary ran the department the best out of all the years and many different secretaries.He was a good listener and was extremely bright.His motto was if it isn't broken don't try to fix it.We didn't have all this drama that is in the department now.
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Post by screwielewie on Feb 10, 2010 12:16:21 GMT -5
In my opinion Harry Singletary ran the department the best out of all the years and many different secretaries.He was a good listener and was extremely bright.His motto was if it isn't broken don't try to fix it.We didn't have all this drama that is in the department now. Rest in Peace Mr. Singletary |
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Post by Rachel Denise Melson on May 19, 2010 20:47:11 GMT -5
To whomever mentioned the dog and pony show, I am deeply disappointed that you would associate such foolishness with my godfather. There was no funeral. Dad was a devout Christian and before he passed he assured us all that he was ready and that all was well with his soul. We had a memorial service. There was no music, no yelling, outbursts, or dog and pony show as you put it. The reason why so many people have so many positive things to say about Dad is because he was a Christian first and employee second. I have learned so much from him and I am so blessed to still have his wife, my godmother, still here with me. I hope you reevaluate your statement and rest assured that Harry K. Singletary was a great man, but most importantly a faithful child of God.
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