A special thanks to a very special (former) Board member......

Thousands of educators, active and retired, owe special thanks to John Lazares for his unflagging perseverance in doing the right thing for all in the face of innumerable, and sometimes insurmountable, obstacles during his four years as a member of the STRS Board. John, we sorely needed your leadership at a time when none was forthcoming. You will be very much missed......but hopefully not for long. Thank you, a million times over, for your unyielding dedication to Doing The Right Thing, no matter what. You've made a tremendous difference for thousands, and for that we will always be grateful to you.