Administrative Professionals Week
WHEREAS, administrative professionals play an essential role in coordinating the operations of government and corporate offices, schools, small businesses, hospitals, houses of worship and other places of employment throughout our Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the work of administrative professionals today requires advanced knowledge and expertise in communications, computer software, office technology, project management, organization, customer service and other vital office management responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the vital contributions administrative professionals make to today’s dynamic work environment presents employers with the opportunity to promote and reward professional excellence, provide employees with advanced training and continuing education, and offer additional networking and career-enhancing resources to administrative professionals; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting to recognize administrative professionals for the vital role they play in the success of business and government operations throughout our great Commonwealth and nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert McDonnell, do hereby recognize April 18-24, 2010 as ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK and April 21, 2010 as ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.