is to the future of the organization, let me now dare to call out two components of our successful mission for special recognition. First, please reflect on the great and continuing debt of gratitude we owe to the bankers who have led our organization. I’m grateful for every banker who has ever served on our board, but especially grateful for the 12 great bankers who served as chairs while I’ve been president and CEO. Each contributed uniquely to the future of the organization, and none ever evaded the long hours, the tough decisions and the difficult situations that faced them during their year. Second, I can’t imagine how we could continue this vitally important yet extremely challenging work without the personal, organizational and financial support and engagement of the ICBA. They are an organization that breathes life. From an outstanding leader, Rebeca Romero Rainey, to every member of the staff and every leadership banker from every state, they are people of great energy, great ability and great heart. Each one of you would benefit immeasurably from engaging in every possible way with the people and the programs of the ICBA. And so, VACB marches on. Each of you adds your share of energy, ability and heart to build on what you’ve done, and you continue to be the strong voice for community banks in the Commonwealth. May God bless the VACB and each one of us. 7 The CommunityBanker
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