LAKEPORT, Calif. – At its meeting this past Tuesday, the Lake County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation recognizing the week of Nov. 3 through 9 as Retired Teachers Week.

Several members of Lake County Division 35 of the California Retired Teachers Association were in attendance as Supervisor Anthony Farrington presented the proclamation.

The proclamation highlighted the role retired teachers continue to play in our communities and the thousands of hours they volunteer to support programs and activities benefiting youth and adults.

Following the formal presentation, each of the five supervisors spoke about their own school experiences and teachers who made a difference in their lives.