SLS 14RS-3422 ORIGINAL Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2014 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 113 BY SENATOR ALARIO SENATE. Recognizes May 4-10, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week. A RESOLUTION1 To recognize May 4-10, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week.2 WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers make Louisiana public schools great; and3 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 by the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana that15 May 4-10, 2014, is hereby recognized as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week.16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Senate of the Legislature of17 Louisiana strongly encourage community members across the state to join in personally18 SR NO. 113 SLS 14RS-3422 ORIGINAL Page 2 of 2 expressing appreciation to our teachers and education support professionals for their1 dedication and their impact on the lives of our children.2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the3 Louisiana Association of Educators.4 The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot. DIGEST Alario SR No. 113 Recognizes May 4-10, 2014, as Louisiana Teacher Appreciation Week.