Bill Text: MI SR0093 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to recognize January 26-February 1, 2020, as Catholic Schools Week.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 12-2)
Status: (Passed) 2020-01-22 - Adopted [SR0093 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-SR0093-Enrolled.html
As adopted by
senate, January 22, 2020
senate resolution no.93
Senators LaSata, Lucido, Daley, MacDonald, Lauwers, Bizon, Bumstead, Horn, Wojno, Barrett, Stamas, VanderWall and Schmidt and Santana offered the following resolution:
A resolution to recognize January 26-February 1, 2020, as Catholic Schools Week.
Whereas, There are 50,026 students attending 221 Catholic elementary and high schools throughout our great state; and
Whereas, The Constitution of Michigan states that, “Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged”; and
Whereas, Catholic school parents pay tuition in addition to supporting public schools through their taxes; and
Whereas, Catholic schools comply with the same health, safety, and general welfare regulations required of public schools; and
Whereas, Taking into account Michigan's minimum public school foundation allowance of $8,111 per pupil, Catholic schools save taxpayers in excess of $407 million in state spending annually; and
Whereas, Catholic schools instill a broad, values-based education, emphasizing the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, and social values in young people which makes them responsible citizens of our state and nation; and
Whereas, Catholic schools educate many students who are non-Catholic, many students who are economically disadvantaged, and identify that a good education remains the best way out of poverty; and
Whereas, With their traditionally high academic standards, high graduation rates, and commitment to community service, Catholic schools and their graduates make a positive contribution to society; and
Whereas, January 26-February 1, 2020, has been designated as Catholic Schools Week, with the theme “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” as denoted by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; and
Whereas, The common good of the state of Michigan is strengthened through the continued existence of Catholic schools; and
Whereas, Catholic schools seek to form a supporting partnership with every student’s family, while also encouraging the involvement of parents in the education of their children so that Catholic schools are part of a solution to form productive lives for future generations; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize January 26-February 1, 2020, as Catholic Schools Week; and be it further
Resolved, That we support the continued dedication of Catholic schools across Michigan toward academic excellence as well as the key role that Catholic schools play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for students; and be it further
Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Catholic Conference with our highest esteem.
