Bill Text: MI HR0022 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare February 7-11, 2011, as School Counseling Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-09 - Adopted [HR0022 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-HR0022-Enrolled.html
Reps. Brown, Barnett, Constan, Geiss, Heise, Liss, Slavens and Tyler offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 22.
A resolution to declare February 7-11, 2011, as School Counseling Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, School counselors are employed in public and private schools to help students reach their full potential; and
Whereas, School counselors are actively committed to helping students explore their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development; and
Whereas, School counselors help parents focus on ways to further the educational, personal, and social growth of their children; and
Whereas, School counselors work with teachers and other educators to help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves; and
Whereas, School counselors seek to identify and utilize community resources that can enhance and complement comprehensive school counseling programs and help students become productive members of society; and
Whereas, Comprehensive developmental school counseling programs are considered an integral part of the educational process that enables all students to achieve success in school; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 7-11, 2011, as School Counseling Week in the state of Michigan.
