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2021 -- S 0866 Enacted 05/04/2021

S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 3RD THROUGH MAY 7TH OF 2021, TO BE "TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Senator Hanna M. Gallo

Date Introduced: May 04, 2021

WHEREAS, Every successful person in the Ocean State owes a great measure of their

achievement to the dedication and hard work of the teachers who inspired them to open their

minds to the magic of ideas, knowledge, and dreams, and find the very best in themselves; and

WHEREAS, Learning is a process of discovery. Teachers across this country utilize

innovative and dynamic methods to inspire young people 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, Cities and Towns in Rhode Island employ approximately 10,000 full-time

public school teachers and many more private school teachers. These professionals consistently

demonstrate laudable commitment and competence through their willingness to provide the time,

energy, talent, and ideas to ensure that Rhode Island’s 143,557 students have the opportunity to

fulfill all of their potential; and

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

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

Teachers also fill vital roles in the lives of many young people, often 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, Many of us are who we are because at least one teacher in the past ignited a

spark within us. They touch and mold the lives of our children and they have earned, and truly

deserve, the gratitude and respect of students, parents, and community members throughout the

state; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby declares the week of

May 3rd through May 7th of 2021 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 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

National Education Association of Rhode Island.

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