[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 332 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 332

      Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 17, 2011

     Mrs. Hagan (for herself and Mr. Kirk) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.

Whereas the National Education Association has designated November 13 through 
        November 19, 2011, as the 90th annual observance of American Education 
        Week;
Whereas public schools are the backbone of the Nation's democracy, providing 
        young people with the tools they need to maintain the Nation's precious 
        values of freedom, civility, and equality;
Whereas by equipping young people in the United States with both practical 
        skills and broader intellectual abilities, public schools give them hope 
        for, and access to, a productive future;
Whereas people working in the field of public education, be they teachers, 
        principals, higher education faculty and staff, custodians, substitute 
        educators, bus drivers, clerical workers, food service professionals, 
        workers in skilled trades, health and student service workers, security 
        guards, technical employees, or librarians, work tirelessly to serve 
        children and communities throughout the Nation with care and 
        professionalism; and
Whereas public schools are community linchpins, bringing together adults, 
        children, educators, volunteers, business leaders, and elected officials 
        in a common enterprise: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of American Education 
        Week; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        National Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of 
        all those who work together to educate children.
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