116th CONGRESS 1st Session |
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing the Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
May 9, 2019
Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Loebsack, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Bost, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Emmer, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Luetkemeyer, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Davids of Kansas, and Mrs. Hartzler) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing the Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of America’s current and future strength;
Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week, held during May 6, 2019, through May 10, 2019, is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and
Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,