Letter From Virginia State Forester Announcing His Retirement
Best wishes and thanks for his many years of leadership are being sent to Mr. Jim Garner, State Forester for Virginia.
Jim Garner, State Forester
900 Natural Resource Drive, Suite 800
Charlottesville, VA 22903
434/977-6555
jim.garner@dof.virginia.gov
TO: DOF employees
DATE: August 2, 2004
SUBJECT: It’s Time
I often asked people who have retired what brought them to that decision. Consistently, the answer was “You will know when it’s time.” Well, it’s time.
Today I met with Governor Warner and notified him of my retirement effective October 1, 2004
I can honestly say it been a wonderful trip. In 46 years, there has been more success than failure, more friends than enemies (I hope), more sun than rain and more smiles than tears.
There is a lot I could or should say but maybe later. Just wanted you to know my plans and wish everyone the very best – you are the finest people in the world and it has been an honor to be a part of DOF.
Jim