[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 147 (Thursday, September 17, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S4803]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 867--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14 THROUGH 
SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, AS ``INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION WEEK''

  Mr. HUSTED (for himself and Mr. Lujan) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 867

       Whereas the Senate recognizes that interscholastic athletic 
     administrators are educational leaders, and that the work of 
     interscholastic athletic administrators advances physical, 
     academic, social, emotional, and leadership development 
     through education-based athletics;
       Whereas the role of athletic administrators in the 
     educational landscape has expanded far beyond managing sports 
     programs;
       Whereas athletic administrators serve as essential 
     educational leaders who shape school culture, foster safe and 
     inclusive learning environments, ensure compliance with State 
     and Federal regulations, develop leadership through 
     athletics, protect the well-being of student athletes, and 
     strengthen relationships among schools, families, and 
     communities;
       Whereas well-supported athletic administrators play a 
     significant role in the success of educational institutions 
     by playing a vital role in risk management through emergency 
     preparedness, student safety, and protection of school 
     districts, and through sound leadership, responsible 
     governance, and fostering a positive and effective athletic 
     environment;
       Whereas interscholastic athletic programs play a critical 
     role in forming a well-rounded educational experience for 
     students and ensuring that all youth have access and 
     opportunities to participate in sports;
       Whereas school sports remain an affordable opportunity for 
     families, as the cost of non-school sports is rising;
       Whereas participation in sports is proven to improve 
     concentration, memory, and academic behavior, such as school 
     attendance;
       Whereas participation in sports results in higher levels of 
     confidence and self-esteem and reduces the risk of suicidal 
     thoughts and other mental health struggles in teenagers and 
     young adults;
       Whereas research shows that participation in sports can 
     reduce the rate of youth violence and crime by providing 
     youth with access to personal and professional growth 
     opportunities;
       Whereas participation in sports plays a critical role in 
     the development of leadership skills and resiliency in 
     students;
       Whereas interscholastic athletic administrators--
       (1) serve as leaders and experts, working tirelessly every 
     day to ensure the safety and well-being of all student 
     athletes;
       (2) often work long and unpredictable hours to ensure that 
     every student athlete has access to the training and 
     assistance they need; and
       (3) are dedicated to the athletic, academic, and personal 
     development of students and players, building mature and 
     hardworking young men and women;
       Whereas more than 8,000,000 high school student athletes in 
     the United States rely on the hard work of interscholastic 
     athletic administrators for guidance, coaching, and 
     mentorship;
       Whereas the athletic programs led by interscholastic 
     athletic administrators promote values of leadership, 
     service, hard work, and teamwork in schools and communities; 
     and
       Whereas interscholastic athletic administrators serve on 
     the front lines of education, creating opportunities that 
     teach civic engagement, character, teamwork, perseverance, 
     and servant leadership while preparing students for success 
     beyond graduation: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the week of September 14 through September 
     20, 2026, as ``Interscholastic Athletic Administrators 
     Week'';
       (2) commends the commitment and leadership of 
     interscholastic athletic administrators;
       (3) recognizes the critical role school athletic programs 
     play in student leadership development; and
       (4) commends the leadership of the National Interscholastic 
     Athletic Administrators Association in advancing education-
     based athletics through professional development, leadership 
     training, certification, mentoring, and advocacy on behalf of 
     interscholastic athletic administrators across the United 
     States.

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