116 of them not to reason why but to implement these laws and regulations which the little freedom which was given to continue a continuity of a kind of banking which the people had always known. This was no small task for Mr. McWilliams to make sure the conservative people of Clarke County who patronized this bank experienced a continuity of banking as they knew and understood. Not only did such laws and regulations of banking agencies of the government increase the work load of the bank official who was the manager of the bank but it necessitated fine honing on his part of the old solid banking principles encompassed by the new laws and regulations, as has been indicated; if the bank was to remain sound, serving the need of the people and at the same time show growth and a return to its stockholders. Only a person such as Floyd L. McWilliams, Sr., excellence in ability, temperament and honesty could relate these qualities to the new order of banking by laws and regulations. This same person, Floyd L. McWilliams, Sr. did act with courage, discernment and wisdom by translating his qualities in successful banking. This success at the same time embraced training younger people to understand these necessary qualities, the means and ways of implementing them for success and leadership in the business of banking. Mr. Floyd L. McWilliams the senior, you are our kind, wise, gentle, helpful friend, and we salute you. Mr. McGehee was appointed by the Board to serve as interim President. Mr. E. Blackburn Moore reported to stockholders on April 17, 1979 that 322 stockholders held 33,000 shares with a book value of $66.78 and a market value of $80 (compared to a book value of $51.81 and a market value of $60 the prior year). Mr. Moore praised Mr. McGehee for his dedicated service as President of the Bank since the retirement of Floyd McWilliams, Sr. due to health reasons, “serving without pay in a difficult office.” Mr. Moore noted the service of Mr. McWilliams, Sr. and the resignation of Mr. J. G. Burch as a Board member. “Both these gentlemen gave many years of faithful and dedicated service to this bank and to the community which it serves. Their presence and counsel are sorely missed.” The stockholders then welcomed two new members to the Bank board – Mr. George W. Burton and Mr. John F. Milleson, Jr. Mr. Burton taught school in Henry County and served as Assistant Principal, Principal and Director of Education. He moved to Clarke County on July 1, 1949 and became superintendent of Clarke County Public Schools. In 1966 he left the school system and became Director of Secondary Education in Virginia, then Assistant Supervisor of Public Instruction and finally Assistant State Supervisor for Administrative Services until his retirement. Mr. Milleson had been Sales Manager for Moore and Dorsey for 20 years. He worked in extension service for three years in Henrico and Loudoun counties, supervised the Winchester State Farm Insurance office for two years and performed two years of military duty. He was also a director of Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company representing Clarke County. A resolution was also adopted commending the Board and the bank’s staff “for the growth of the institution in face of the many adversities