[ November 05, 2023 ] The Governor of the State of Georgia, along with Pickens County, proclaims that Sunday, November 5, 2023 is Retired Educators' Day.

PICKENS COUNTY PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS: The Governor of the State of Georgia has proclaimed the day of Sunday, November 5, 2023, as Retired Educators Day in Georgia; and

WHEREAS: There are more than 142,000 retired educators in Georgia, 32,000 plus of whom are members of the Georgia Retired Educators Association; and

WHEREAS: The retired educators of Georgia donate thousands of hours of volunteer service and make invaluable contributions to the welfare of their respective communities across the state; and

WHEREAS: It is appropriate that a day be designated for citizens to express their appreciation for the contributions that retired educators have made and continue to make for the betterment of human lives and for society; and

WHEREAS: Local churches will recognize those lasting contributions made by retired educators in this community; now

THEREFORE: I, Kris Stancil, Commissionaire of Pickens County do hereby proclaim the day of November 5, 2023, as "RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY" and I call upon the citizens of Pickens County to observe that day in an appropriate manner honoring retired educators.

Given unto my hand and seal at Pickens County, Georgia, on this 19 day of October, in the year of our Lord, 2023.

Kris Stancil, Chairman of the Pickens County Commissioners