III 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 164 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 4, 2011 Mr. Lautenberg (for himself, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Landrieu, Ms. Stabenow, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Coons, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Begich, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr. Warner, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, and Mr. Cardin) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the teachers of the United States for their contributions to the development and progress of our Nation.

Whereas education is the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of students and communities for selfless dedication to our Nation’s children; Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 2, 2011, through May 6, 2011, is to raise public awareness of the important contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; Whereas the teachers of the United States play an important role in preparing children to be positive and contributing members of society; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)thanks teachers for their service; (2)promotes the profession of teaching; and (3)encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.