ENROLLED Page 1 of 1 Regular Session, 2014 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 122 BY REPRESENTATIVE EDWARDS A RESOLUTION To recognize May 5-9, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week. WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers make Louisiana public schools great; and WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers work to expand students' minds, opening a gateway to ideas, knowledge, and dreams; and WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers spend countless hours outside of work preparing lessons, evaluating progress, counseling, coaching, and caring for students; and WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers fill many roles, as listeners, role models, motivators, and mentors; and WHEREAS, teachers across America keep democracy alive by laying the foundation for good citizenship; and WHEREAS, our country's future depends upon the quality education teachers provide to all students; and WHEREAS, teachers continue to influence us long after our school days. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize May 5-9, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the state's teachers and education support professionals for their dedication to their work and their impact on the lives of Louisiana's children. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the president of the Louisiana Association of Educators. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES