[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 59 (Wednesday, May 4, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S2693]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 164--RECOGNIZING THE TEACHERS OF THE UNITED STATES 
 FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS OF OUR NATION

  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:

                              S. Res. 164

       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
       Resolved, 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''.

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