[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 492 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 492

  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of 
                          America's teachers.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 4, 2000

   Ms. Granger (for herself, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Clement, Mr. DeMint, Mr. 
Tancredo, Mr. Burr of North Carolina, Mr. Rogan, Mr. Phelps, Mr. Paul, 
    Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Deal of Georgia, Mr. Sweeney, Mr. Jenkins, Ms. 
  Sanchez, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. Baca, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. 
 Deutsch, and Mr. Hilleary) submitted the following resolution; which 
      was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of 
                          America's teachers.

Whereas the foundation of American freedom and democracy is a strong, effective 
        system of education in which every child can learn in a safe and 
        nurturing environment;
Whereas a first-rate education system depends on a partnership between parents, 
        principals, teachers, and children;
Whereas much of the success of our Nation during the American Century is the 
        result of the hard work and dedication of teachers across the land;
Whereas, in addition to their families, knowledgeable and skillful teachers can 
        have a profound impact on a child's early development and future 
        success;
Whereas, while many people spend their lives building careers, teachers spend 
        their careers building lives;
Whereas our Nation's teachers serve our children beyond the call of duty as 
        coaches, mentors, and advisors without regard to fame or fortune; and
Whereas across this land nearly 3 million men and women experience the joys of 
        teaching young minds the virtues of reading, writing, and arithmetic: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors and recognizes the unique and important 
        achievements of America's teachers; and
            (2) urges all Americans to take a moment to thank and pay 
        tribute to our Nation's teachers.
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