Thursday is just like another weekday, it is full of lectures at Semmelweis University. However, Nov 21, 2019, was a special Thursday. In spite of the fact that education had to be continued, on the afternoon of the 21st, everyone who could visit the second-floor lecture hall of the Institute of Anatomy to congratulate the 90 years old Dr. Pál Röhlich professor emeritus of the Institute of Anatomy at Semmelweis University, and one of the founding members of the Hungarian Society for Microscopy. 
Birthday is a family holiday, and indeed, those who celebrated this notable 90th anniversary together really felt like they were part of a larger family. Among the distinguished speakers were the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine (Dr. Miklós Kellermayer), Vice-Rector for International Studies at Semmelweis University (Dr. Alán Alpár), Dr. Ágoston Szél, director of the Institute of Anatomy, Histology and Development, Dr. Imre Oláh professor emeritus and Dr. Anna L. Kiss.
There were also well-known members of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (Miklós Réthelyi, Erzsébet Ligeti, Tamás Freund, András Spät) among the audience, who also wanted to congratulate him and show their respect and love to Professor Röhlich.
However, now I would mention one of his oldest colleagues and friends, Dr. Dezső Szabó professor emeritus.
Professor Dezső Szabó alike his friend, also regularly visits his institute (KOKI), although his 90th birthday was celebrated four years ago. They both are not only founding members of HSM but Hungarian pioneers in the field of electron microscopy, too. He arrived in the company of his wife, who also wanted to congratulate their friend.
The speeches were all heartfelt and true, which is a rarity in the genre of festive speeches, and the style of Professor Röhlich’s thank-you speech was just as his lectures appreciated by his students. It is crystal clear, without frills, yet full of emotion. He was certainly as prepared for this birthday speech as he was for each performance during his long and successful career.
Of course, there was food and drink along with the gift, and singing with a guitar accompaniment!
More good health, good work, dear Professor Röhlich!