III 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 461 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 15, 2012 Mr. Lautenberg (for himself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Begich, Mr. Warner, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Coons, Mrs. Feinstein, and Mr. Kohl) 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 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 host 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)recognizes students, parents, school administrators, and public officials who participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.