[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7636]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 544--DESIGNATING MAY 5 THROUGH 9, 2008, AS NATIONAL 
                  SUBSTITUTE TEACHER RECOGNITION WEEK

  Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Cochran, and Mr. Sanders) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 544

       Whereas, on average, as much as 1 full year of a child's 
     elementary and secondary education is taught by substitute 
     teachers;
       Whereas, on any given day in the United States, more than 
     270,000 classes are taught by substitute teachers;
       Whereas formal training of substitute teachers has been 
     shown to improve the quality of education, lower school 
     district liability, reduce the number of student and faculty 
     complaints, and increase retention rates of substitute 
     teachers;
       Whereas a strong, effective system of education for all 
     children and youth is essential to our Nation's continued 
     strength and prosperity;
       Whereas much of a child's growth and progress can be 
     attributed to the efforts of dedicated teachers and 
     substitute teachers who are entrusted with the child's 
     educational development;
       Whereas substitute teachers play a vital role in 
     maintaining continuity of instruction and a positive learning 
     environment in the absence of a permanent classroom teacher; 
     and
       Whereas substitute teachers should be recognized for their 
     dedication and commitment: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates May 5 through 9, 2008, as the 7th annual 
     National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week;
       (2) recognizes the important and vital role substitute 
     teachers play in a child's education; and
       (3) encourages educational institutions to observe the week 
     with appropriate events and activities.

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