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Regular Session, 2014
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 116
BY SENATOR MURRAY
SENATE. Proclaims Monday, May 5, 2014, as School Boards and School Superintendents
Recognition Day at the State Capitol.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend the elected members of Louisiana school boards and school superintendents2
for their outstanding commitment to academic excellence in public education and to3
proclaim Monday, May 5, 2014, as School Boards and School Superintendents4
Recognition Day at the State Capitol.5
WHEREAS, throughout the state every public school system is represented by6
dedicated elected officials who work tirelessly to the benefit of Louisiana's youth to advance7
quality public education at every juncture both within and outside the classroom; and8
WHEREAS, school superintendents and school board members are forever vigilant9
to provide support for district and school accountability by upholding high standards of10
student achievement and teacher professionalism; and11
WHEREAS, academic excellence is a precious commodity that requires constant12
attention in the ever-changing world of educational opportunities; local school boards13
promote peak academic growth and attempt to reduce gaps in the learning experience; and14
WHEREAS, working hand-in-hand with the state's educational infrastructure, school15
board members and superintendents seek out the latest innovations in digital media16
technology and other instructional resources to incorporate modern educational tools directly17
into the student's positive classroom experience; and18 SR NO. 116
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WHEREAS, flexible curriculum development, manageable teacher/student ratios,1
equitable funding, parity in assessment levels, and the ability to attract the best and brightest2
instructors are just some of the issues and objectives that school boards must address in the3
administration of public education; and4
WHEREAS, school board members and superintendents direct the future course of5
youth in Louisiana by their administration of parish and city-wide school systems, and they6
shoulder that responsibility in a most professional manner.7
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana8
does hereby commend the members of Louisiana school boards and school superintendents9
for their outstanding commitment to academic excellence in public education and does10
hereby proclaim Monday, May 5, 2014, as School Boards and School Superintendents11
Recognition Day at the State Capitol.12
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to13
John Smith, president of the Louisiana School Board Association, Scott Richard, executive14
director of the Louisiana School Board Association, and Patrice Pujol, president of the15
Louisiana Association of School Superintendents.16
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Suzi Montague.
DIGEST
Murray SR No. 116
Proclaims Monday, May 5, 2014, as School Boards and School Superintendents Recognition
Day at the State Capitol and commends their efforts.