11-R257

2011 -- H 6125

Enacted 05/05/11

H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 2ND TO MAY 6TH OF 2011 TO BE "TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK" IN RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives Tomasso, Phillips, Johnston, Costa, and O`Grady

Date Introduced: May 05, 2011

     WHEREAS, Few things matter more in the development of a young person than the vital

contributions provided by talented and dedicated teachers who work tirelessly to open children’s

minds to the magic of ideas, knowledge, and dreams; and

     WHEREAS, Every day, teachers in America use innovative and dynamic methods to

inspire young children to be curious about the world around them, to explore ways to better

understand their environment, and to develop the critical thinking skills necessary for their

success as adults; and

     WHEREAS, Rhode Island has 14,526 public school teachers and many more private

school teachers, and they consistently demonstrate their professional competence and

commitment to their students through their willingness to give of their time, energy, talents, and

ideas to ensure that Rhode Island’s 143,793 students have the opportunity to fulfill all of their

God-given potential; and

     WHEREAS, Teachers spend countless hours preparing lessons, evaluating progress,

counseling and coaching students, consulting with parents, and performing community service.

Teachers fill many vital roles, such as listeners, role models, explorers, motivators, and mentors;

and

     WHEREAS, Teachers keep democracy alive and vibrant by laying the foundation for

good citizenship. They display daily the value of public service. Their hard work and efforts are

directly responsible for creating the leaders of tomorrow; and

     WHEREAS, Teachers have earned, and truly deserve, the gratitude and respect of

students, parents, and community members throughout the state. They touch the lives of all of our

young children and are the crucial conduit by which parents can see the growth, maturity, and

development of their loved ones; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby declares the week of May 2nd to May 6th to be “Teacher

Appreciation Week” in Rhode Island. We heartily thank all of Rhode Island’s teachers for their

tireless devotion in educating and developing our children; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Francis J. Flynn, President of the Rhode Island

Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals, and Lawrence E. Purtill, President of the Rhode

Island National Education Association.

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