Before there were laptops, livestreams, or even fax machines in City Hall, there was Mary Bryan. After 63 years of service, the City of Tampa is saying thank you and farewell to its longest-serving employee.On Friday, August 1, a special celebration is planned at the Barksdale Senior Center, 1801 N Lincoln Ave, to honor Mary Bryan, a beloved legislative aide whose hard work, dedication, and institutional knowledge shaped generations of local government.