Governor Warner Holds Race to GED Press Conference
Race week in Richmond was punctuated by Governor Warner's exciting press conference, at which he announced that Emporia's own Elliott Sadler will serve as the 2005 Race to GED spokesman. Around the racing complex, and across the state, Sadler's image is featured on billboards encouraging Virginians to "Get on the fast track" and "Get your GED." Sadler unveiled his new 60 second public service announcement, produced by the Department of Education, which is being aired statewide.
"I believe in this," said Sadler. "I think it is something we all need to get behind. Everybody deserves a fair chance at life and to be a part of what's going on in this great state."
In attendance were several corporate and community sponsors who have made significant investments in the Race to GED. Governor Warner stressed that he was encouraged by the 14% increase in GED certification in 2004. However, he went on to explain that "this is not good enough", saying that Virginia needs to double its annual GED successes.