SECTION 1. That counties in the State of Tennessee, having a population of not less than 12,670 nor more than 12,680, according to the Federal Census of 1930 or any subsequent Federal Census, be and are hereby authorized to retire from active service and to grant pensions to persons who have taught in the county schools for twenty-five years or more. Such pensions shall not exceed in amount the sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor under Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per month.
SECTION 2. That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed: May 20, 1937.