2024 VLA Presidential Citation for Tom Shepley

At the 2024 VLA Annual Conference, VLA President Nan Carmack presented Tom Shepley with the Presidential Citation. The text of the citation read:

Whereas, Tom Shepley has faithfully served as the Chairman of the Legislative Committee for 10 years;
Whereas, Tom Shepley has led the efforts to increase state aid from the Virginia Assembly to its highest level since 2001;
Whereas, Tom Shepley stood in stalwart defense of the First Amendment and the communities served by Pamunkey Regional Library for 15 years;
Whereas, Tom Shepley is an exceptional role model for leadership, service and professionalism in our profession;
The Virginia Library Association is pleased to bestow this Presidential Citation in recognition of his service.