[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 272 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 272
Designating the week beginning November 16, 2003, as American Education
Week.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 21, 2003
Ms. Snowe (for herself, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Warner, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Crapo,
Mr. Conrad, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Johnson, and Mr.
Grassley) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating the week beginning November 16, 2003, as American Education
Week.
Whereas schools are the backbone of democracy in the United States, providing
young people with the tools necessary to maintain the precious values of
freedom, civility, and equality;
Whereas, by equipping students with both practical skills and broader
intellectual abilities, schools give young people in the United States
hope for, and access to, a bright and productive future;
Whereas education employees, whether they provide educational, administrative,
technical, or custodial services, work tirelessly to serve the children
and communities of the United States with care and professionalism;
Whereas schools are the keystones of communities in the United States, bringing
together adults and children, educators and volunteers, business
leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise; and
Whereas public school educators first observed American Education Week in 1921
and are now celebrating the 82nd annual observance of American Education
Week: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates the week beginning November 16, 2003, as
American Education Week; and
(2) recognizes the importance of public education and the
accomplishments of the many education professionals who
contribute to the achievement of students across the United
States.
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