HLS 14RS-4539 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2014 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 122 BY REPRESENTATIVE EDWARDS SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes May 5-9, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week A RESOLUTION1 To recognize May 5-9, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week.2 WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers make Louisiana public schools great; and 3 WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers work to expand students' minds, opening a gateway4 to ideas, knowledge, and dreams; and5 WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers spend countless hours outside of work preparing6 lessons, evaluating progress, counseling, coaching, and caring for students; and7 WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers fill many roles, as listeners, role models, motivators,8 and mentors; and9 WHEREAS, teachers across America keep democracy alive by laying the foundation10 for good citizenship; and11 WHEREAS, our country's future depends upon the quality education teachers12 provide to all students; and13 WHEREAS, teachers continue to influence us long after our school days. 14 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the15 Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize May 5-9, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher16 Appreciation Week.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature18 of Louisiana does hereby commend the state's teachers and education support professionals19 for their dedication to their work and their impact on the lives of Louisiana's children.20 HR NO. 122 HLS 14RS-4539 ORIGINAL Page 2 of 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted1 to the president of the Louisiana Association of Educators.2 DIGEST The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] Edwards HR No. 122 Recognizes May 5-9, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week.