III
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 260
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 25 (legislative day, September 24), 2013
Mr. Franken (for himself, Mr. Hatch, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Warner, and Mrs. Feinstein) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of October 2013 as
National Principals Month
.
Whereas the National Association of Secondary School
Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have
declared the month of October 2013 to be National Principals
Month
;
Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations;
Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement a clear mission, high curriculum standards, and performance goals;
Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement;
Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; and
Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals, and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
recognizes the
month of October 2013 as National Principals Month
; and
honors the contribution of principals in the elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools of the United States by supporting the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.