BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
A PROCLAMATION
RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY
WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS:
WHEREAS: WHEREAS: THEREFORE:
More than 114,000 retired educators have devoted their time, energies, and talents to public education, providing the academic development of millions of outstanding Georgia citizens; and
Retired educators touched and influenced the lives of generations of young people, motivating and inspiring their students to use their innate talents and abilities to the fullest and to become responsible, contributing citizens; and
Retired educators possess valuable knowledge and use their lifetime of experiences and ?kills to enrich the educational process in a variety of settings. They often continue to be a major source of insight and direction in education for our state and nation. Many also continue to serve in religious, civic, and political organizations; and
For 58 years, the Georgia Retired Educators Association has dedicated its efforts to improving the welfare of retired educators and has provided opportunities for them to become involved in community activities; and
Citizens of Georgia are grateful for the work done by retired educators around the state and nation . We commend them for their time and commitment to bettering our country; now
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim November 1, 201 5, as RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY in Georgia .
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed th is 9th day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand f ifteen.
ATTEST
GOVERNOR