[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Res. 272 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 272

Designating the week beginning November 16, 2003, as American Education 
                                 Week.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 21, 2003

Ms. Snowe (for herself, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Warner, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Crapo, 
Mr. Conrad, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. 
Grassley) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating the week beginning November 16, 2003, as American Education 
                                 Week.

Whereas schools are the backbone of democracy in the United States, providing 
        young people with the tools necessary to maintain the precious values of 
        freedom, civility, and equality;
Whereas, by equipping students with both practical skills and broader 
        intellectual abilities, schools give young people in the United States 
        hope for, and access to, a bright and productive future;
Whereas education employees, whether they provide educational, administrative, 
        technical, or custodial services, work tirelessly to serve the children 
        and communities of the United States with care and professionalism;
Whereas schools are the keystones of communities in the United States, bringing 
        together adults and children, educators and volunteers, business 
        leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise; and
Whereas public school educators first observed American Education Week in 1921 
        and are now celebrating the 82nd annual observance of American Education 
        Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the week beginning November 16, 2003, as 
        American Education Week; and
            (2) recognizes the importance of public education and the 
        accomplishments of the many education professionals who 
        contribute to the achievement of students across the United 
        States.
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