[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 312 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 312

   Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to 
building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-
                                 being.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 3, 2017

 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. 
  Loebsack, Mr. Luetkemeyer, Mr. Emmer, Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Pallone, Mr. 
 Bost, and Mr. McGovern) submitted the following resolution; which was 
        referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to 
building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-
                                 being.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of America's current and 
        future strength;
Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week, held during May 4, 
        2015, through May 8, 2015, is to raise public awareness of the 
        unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect 
        and understanding for the teaching profession; and
Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations 
        representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in 
        recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the 
profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school 
administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher 
appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
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