[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 143 (Friday, September 23, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S5950]
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    SENATE RESOLUTION 277--RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2011 AS 
                     ``NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH''

  Mr. FRANKEN (for himself, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Baucus, Mr. 
Begich, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Warner, and Mrs. Feinstein) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 277

       Whereas the National Association of Secondary School 
     Principals and the National Association of Elementary School 
     Principals have declared the month of October 2011 as 
     ``National Principals Month'';
       Whereas principals are educational visionaries, 
     instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, 
     community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and 
     administrators of legal and contractual obligations;
       Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and 
     parents to develop and implement a clear mission, high 
     curriculum standards, and performance goals;
       Whereas principals create school environments that 
     facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school 
     improvement;
       Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals 
     provide the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; 
     and
       Whereas the celebration of ``National Principals Month'' 
     would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school 
     principals, and recognize the importance of principals in 
     ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality 
     education: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the month of October 2011 as ``National 
     Principals Month''; and
       (2) honors the contribution of principals in the elementary 
     schools, middle schools, and high schools of our Nation by 
     supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Principals 
     Month''.

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