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Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Landrieu, Ms. Stabenow, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Coons, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Begich, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr. Warner, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, and Mr. Cardin) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 164
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'', which is May 2, 2011, through May 6, 2011, 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 are hosting 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) encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during ``National Teacher Appreciation Week''.
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Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 164, which was introduced earlier today.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
The legislative clerk read as follows:
A resolution (S. Res. 164) 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. MERKLEY. Mr. President, 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 any statements be printed in the Record.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The resolution (S. Res. 164) was agreed to.
The preamble was agreed to.
The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:
S. Res. 164
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'', which is May 2, 2011, through May 6, 2011, 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 are hosting 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) encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during ``National Teacher Appreciation Week''.
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