WHEREAS, in 2014, the Greensville Retired Teachers Association, a nonprofit organization in Emporia, celebrates 40 years of providing service opportunities for retired educators and school administrators; and

WHEREAS, established in 1974 as a chapter of the Virginia Retired Teachers Association (VRTA), the Greensville Retired Teachers Association enables and encourages retired educators and school administrators to stay connected to the profession, continue serving students, and remain active in community affairs; and

WHEREAS, in 1981, the Greensville Retired Teachers Association helped preserve the history and heritage of Greensville County by initiating a service project to support the completion of A Story of the Development of Education in Greensville County, Virginia 1781 - 1980; and

WHEREAS, the Greensville Retired Teachers Association has won numerous awards and accolades from the VRTA, including outstanding service awards between 1987 and 1991, the District D New Kids on the Block award, and an attendance award; and

WHEREAS, the Greensville Retired Teachers Association serves local students by sponsoring spelling bees, participating in career fairs at high schools, and donating reading materials to elementary schools; since 1982, the organization has also awarded college scholarships to high school seniors; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Greensville Retired Teachers Association are active contributors to the community, donating time and funds to local charitable causes, such as food drives, social programs, churches, and the Boys and Girls Club of Emporia; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Greensville Retired Teachers Association for its service to retired educators and the wider community on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Greensville Retired Teachers Association as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for its success in allowing retired educators and administrators to continue making a difference in the lives of students and community members.