Last Thursday night we were lucky enough to be together to celebrate Virginia’s retirement; today is officially her last day.  At the party we had her family, friends, and of course, coworkers to celebrate and remember the good times.  We are all sad to see her go, but it was great fun to show her how much we have appreciated her over the years.  Tears fell, but there was laughter as well as Virginia read her letters from Sam Reed, Secretary of State, and Christine Gregiore, Governor, to commemorate her service with Washington State.

No matter how much we will miss her, it is time to say goodbye to a wonderful woman who has been a great inspiration to me personally and many others.