• Whereas, Kentucky's retired teachers have devoted their careers to the education and training of literally thousands upon thousands of Kentucky's youth; and


• Whereas, Kentucky's retired teachers have retrained and/or provided primary educational opportunities to hundreds of adults in the state who for one reason or other, had fallen behind in the formal education needed for job and social skills, and


• Whereas, Kentucky's retired teachers rendered valuable services in diverse leadership roles in their communities and institutions throughout their careers and continue to render such services as retirees; and


• Whereas, Kentucky's retired teachers represent the profession, which is given the basic responsibility for launching the careers of state and national leaders and for laying the foundation for the welfare of all members of our society; and


• Whereas, Kentucky's retired teachers have toiled ceaselessly to improve the quality of life in the state and nation, too often in less than adequate circumstances and for less than adequate pay; and


• Whereas, Kentucky's retired teachers represent a tremendous pool of experience and training which remains dedicated to the betterment of society everywhere; and


• Whereas, Kentucky's retired teachers represent a loyal, patriotic, and concerned citizenry, which provided a dedicated and dependable support to the leaders in our communities, state, and nation


• Whereas, Kentucky's 2014 General Assembly has honored Kentucky Retired Teachers by recognizing the third week of October as Kentucky RetiredTeachers' Appreciation Week


• Now, Therefore, I, Golden Hale, President of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association, do hereby proclaim October 17-23, 2022, as
  
  Retired Teachers' Appreciation Week
  --Golden Glen Hale, KRTA President

What does it mean to be a retired educator? If people were polled individually the answers would be as varied as people's interest. No matter what it means to you personally, collectively with Retired Teacher's Association (KRTA) celebrates retired educators with Retired Teachers Week, October 16-22, 2002.