Dear Editor,

It is with pride and pleasure that we read the very informative feature done on Gary “Butch” Hendrickson having received the Humanitarian Award from the American Friends of Jamaica. I join with the nation in congratulating Hendrickson on receiving this prestigious award.

We at LASCO are also proud that Hendrickson will be this year’s inductee in the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica Hall of Fame. He is truly deserving of these accolades.

We use this opportunity to publicly commend Hendrickson for his invaluable contribution to Jamaica, particularly to the less fortunate among us. He is an inspiration not only to me, but many more business people who should endeavour to emulate his good efforts. I have always maintained that we cannot rely on the Government alone to take care of all the social ills, particularly in providing assistance to the poor and needy. The private sector also has an important role to play in assisting the less fortunate. This is why many corporate companies, including LASCO, contribute to numerous programmes through sponsorships.

We laud and honour Butch Hendrickson and wish for him continued success.

Lascelles A Chin, OJ, CD

Chairman

LASCO Distributors Limited