[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 69 (Tuesday, May 15, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S3176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 461--RECOGNIZING THE TEACHERS OF THE UNITED STATES 
 FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS OF OUR NATION

  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:

                              S. Res. 461

       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
       Resolved, 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''.

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