[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S7202]
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      SENATE RESOLUTION 872--RECOGNIZING INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC 
                ADMINISTRATORS' DAY ON DECEMBER 14, 2022

  Mr. BRAUN (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. 
Young, and Mr. Rubio) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 872

       Whereas, each December, the Senate recognizes the positive 
     contributions of interscholastic athletic administrators;
       Whereas the position of school athletic administrator is 
     recognized as an important contributor to the educational 
     community, which, like other academic professions, benefits 
     greatly from continued education and certification;
       Whereas the position of school athletic administrator has 
     stewardship over the largest department of staff members and 
     students in high schools in the United States;
       Whereas the position of school athletic administrator 
     involves serving as guardian over education-based athletics, 
     which is one of the best dropout prevention programs in 
     schools;
       Whereas school athletic programs foster the development of 
     students physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally by 
     enriching students through the life lessons learned through 
     participation and competition;
       Whereas, for students, interscholastic athletic 
     participation is an integral part of the educational 
     experience and enhances the learning and maturation process;
       Whereas school athletic administrators are committed to 
     developing and maintaining comprehensive education-based 
     athletic programs that seek to achieve the highest 
     development of all student athletes;
       Whereas school athletic administrators fulfill the 
     professional responsibilities of those administrators with 
     integrity and with a commitment to equality, safety, and 
     instilling a passion for athletics in the next generation;
       Whereas school athletic administrators preserve, enhance, 
     and promote the educational values of athletics in schools 
     through professional growth in the areas of education, 
     leadership, and service;
       Whereas school athletic administrators create and maintain 
     high standards of ethics, sportsmanship, and personal conduct 
     and lead coaching staffs, student athletes, and community 
     members in pursuit of those high standards; and
       Whereas the athletic programs run by school athletic 
     administrators have impacts that extend well beyond playing 
     fields, athletic venues, and even schools: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the annual recognition of Interscholastic 
     Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2022;
       (2) commends school athletic administrators for the 
     commitment and leadership provided to student athletes at the 
     secondary school level; and
       (3) commends the National Interscholastic Athletic 
     Administrators Association as the leading organization that 
     prepares individuals who lead secondary school athletics 
     throughout the United States, providing continuous learning, 
     compassion, and preparation within the profession.

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