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The Secretary of State’s Department honored Orville B. Fitch—known to all who have had the privilege of working with him as “Bud.” New Hampshire’s Town and City Clerks and Moderators joined the Secretary of State’s team in celebrating this remarkable man and expressing our heartfelt gratitude for his years of dedicated service.
Bud exemplifies the humble public servant heart, always working diligently behind the scenes. Clerks and Moderators across the state knew they could count on him to be a steady, knowledgeable, and supportive presence. His professionalism, accuracy, and scholar-level understanding of our laws were matched only by his patience and kindness.
Bud will be deeply missed. He holds a special place in our hearts—not just for what he accomplished, but for how he did it.
We wish him a retirement filled with adventure, joy, and the lasting satisfaction of knowing the profound difference he made in the lives and work of so many.
