[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16476]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               RESOLUTION HONORING OUR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

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                          HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2010

  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce a 
resolution supporting October 2010 as National Principals Month. This 
designation will highlight and recognize the critical role that 
principals play, leading our schools.
  I am pleased to introduce this bipartisan resolution with my 
colleague from the Education and Labor Committee, Congressman Todd 
Platts.
  On any given day, principals are likely to be everything from an 
educational visionary, to community builder, to budget analyst, to 
facility manager, to counselor.
  This means principals work long hours. In fact, the Bureau of Labor 
Statistics estimates that one in three principals works more than 40 
hours per week and often works additional time supervising school 
activities at night and on weekends.
  Principals set the academic tone for their schools and collaborate 
with teachers to develop performance goals and objectives, all in an 
effort to improve student achievement.
  In the end, it is principals who are responsible for creating and 
managing the environment where our students learn and grow.
  During the time I served on the San Diego School Board, I worked with 
many remarkable school leaders. I witnessed how their commitment and 
energy can inspire an entire school--from the youngest student to the 
most senior teacher.
  It is a privilege to introduce a resolution paying tribute to our 
dedicated school leaders.
  This October, let's honor this important role, which they dedicate 
themselves to year-round.

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