To the Editor:

Dear Mr. Savelle,
On behalf of our students, community and FFA alumni we want to thank you for your unwavering support, encouragement and faith in our youth through the FFA organization. 
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
You have certainly emboldened your students with this FFA motto on a daily basis.  You are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.  While there are more than 11,000 agricultural teachers across the country, we have been most fortunate that you chose Morgan County in 1996.
The seeds you have planted in our youth will grow for years to come.  Agriculture is important to our everyday lives – more so to the lives of the people you have enriched and will continue long after your retirement.
While you will be missed, your legacy will live forever in the hearts of many that you touched while here in Morgan County.
All best wishes are sent to you and Amy and your entire family.
With our sincere gratitude and appreciation,
 
Teresa Belcher and family
FFA alumni supporter
Madison
Via e-mail

Printed in the May 17, 2012 edition.