[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 69 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S2878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 440--RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF TEACHERS TO THE 
     CIVIC, CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE UNITED STATES

  Mr. BEGICH (for himself, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Ms. 
Stabenow, Mr. Warner, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Coons, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Brown, 
and Mr. Cardin) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 440

       Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the 
     current and future strength of the United States;
       Whereas teachers and other educators deserve the respect of 
     their students and communities for their selfless dedication 
     to community service and the future of the children of the 
     United States;
       Whereas the purpose of ``National Teacher Day'', which will 
     be observed on May 6, 2014, is to raise public awareness of 
     the unquantifiable contributions teachers make to society 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 Day: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the contributions of teachers and other 
     educators to the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of 
     the United States; and
       (2) expresses gratitude for the work done by teachers and 
     educators and encourages students, parents, school 
     administrators, and public officials to participate in 
     teacher appreciation events on National Teacher Day.

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