[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 206 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S6003]
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      SENATE RESOLUTION 508--RECOGNIZING INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC 
                ADMINISTRATORS' DAY ON DECEMBER 14, 2023

  Mr. BRAUN submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 508

       Whereas, each December, the Senate recognizes the positive 
     contributions of interscholastic athletic administrators;
       Whereas the Senate recognizes the position of 
     interscholastic athletic administrator as an important 
     contributor to the education of students in the United States 
     that helps foster the development of students physically, 
     mentally, socially, and emotionally;
       Whereas, for students, interscholastic athletic 
     participation is an integral part of the educational 
     experience and enhances the learning and maturation process;
       Whereas interscholastic athletic administrators serve as 
     guardians of education-based athletics, which includes 
     ensuring the safety and well-being of all student-athletes;
       Whereas interscholastic athletic administrators have 
     stewardship over more than 7,800,000 students in high schools 
     across the United States;
       Whereas the existence of well-trained and supported 
     interscholastic athletic administrators is essential to the 
     operation of the education system in the United States;
       Whereas interscholastic athletic administrators are often 
     among the first individuals to arrive at school each morning 
     so that student-athletes have opportunities to use athletic 
     facilities, stay later in the evening as various sports teams 
     practice, and often work weekends during interscholastic 
     competitions;
       Whereas interscholastic 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 State interscholastic athletic administrator 
     associations report that the field is experiencing high 
     turnover rates;
       Whereas the retention of the interscholastic athletic 
     administrator workforce in the United States is essential to 
     protecting school-based athletics as part of a robust 
     educational experience; and
       Whereas the athletic programs run by interscholastic 
     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, 2023;
       (2) commends interscholastic 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, 
     professional development, and resources to assist 
     interscholastic athletic administrators.

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