[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 143 (Thursday, November 20, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S6212]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 591--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF AMERICAN 
                             EDUCATION WEEK

  Mr. REID of Nevada (for Mrs. Hagan (for herself, Mr. Kirk, Mrs. 
Murray, Mr. Brown, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Ms. Mikulski, Ms. 
Baldwin, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Warren, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Levin)) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:

                              S. Res. 591

       Whereas November 16 through November 22, 2014, marks the 
     93rd annual observance of ``American Education Week'';
       Whereas public schools are the backbone of democracy in the 
     United States, providing young people with the tools 
     necessary to maintain the values of freedom, civility, and 
     equality that are precious to the United States;
       Whereas by equipping young people in the United States with 
     both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, 
     public schools give them hope for, and access to, a 
     productive future;
       Whereas people working in the field of public education, 
     whether teachers, higher education faculty and staff, 
     paraeducators, custodians, substitute educators, bus drivers, 
     clerical workers, food service professionals, workers in 
     skilled trades, health and student service workers, security 
     guards, technical employees, or librarians, work tirelessly 
     to serve children and communities throughout the United 
     States with care and professionalism; and
       Whereas public schools are community linchpins, bringing 
     together adults, children, educators, volunteers, business 
     leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the goals and ideals of American Education 
     Week; and
       (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact 
     of all individuals who work together to educate children.

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