[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6749]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING TEACHERS OF THE UNITED STATES

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that we proceed to 
the immediate consideration of S. Res. 461.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 461) recognizing the teachers of the 
     United States for their contributions to the development and 
     progress of our Nation.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, 
the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the 
table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements 
related to the resolution be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 461) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 461

       Whereas education is the foundation of the current and 
     future strength of the United States;
       Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and 
     deserve the respect of students and communities for selfless 
     dedication to our Nation's children;
       Whereas the purpose of ``National Teacher Appreciation 
     Week'', is to raise public awareness of the important 
     contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and 
     understanding for the teaching profession;
       Whereas the teachers of the United States play an important 
     role in preparing children to be positive and contributing 
     members of society; and
       Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of 
     organizations host teacher appreciation events in recognition 
     of ``National Teacher Appreciation Week'': Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) thanks teachers for their service;
       (2) promotes the profession of teaching; and
       (3) recognizes students, parents, school administrators, 
     and public officials who participate in teacher appreciation 
     events during ``National Teacher Appreciation Week''.

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