house resolution no.105

Reps. Weiss, Churches, McKinney, Stone, Conlin, DeBoer, Shannon, Coleman, Hoskins, Koleszar, Hood, Farhat, Byrnes, Arbit, Grant, Tyrone Carter, Price, Brabec, Steckloff, Rogers, Pohutsky, Breen, Morse, Rheingans, Alexander, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma and Hope offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare May 8-12, 2023, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, A strong, effective system of free public school education for all children and youth is essential to our democratic system of government; and

Whereas, From the early days of our democracy, the United States of America and the state of Michigan have made considerable progress in the social, technological, and scientific fields due to our system of free and universal public education; and

Whereas, Much of this progress can be attributed to the qualified and dedicated teachers entrusted with the educational development of our children; and

Whereas, Teachers should be accorded high esteem, reflecting the value our community places on public education; and

Whereas, The importance and impact of teachers on children is known nationwide; and

Whereas, It is appropriate that teachers be recognized for their dedication and commitment to educating their students; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 8-12, 2023, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Michigan.