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Regular Session, 2014 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 116
BY SENATOR MURRAY
A RESOLUTION
To commend the elected members of Louisiana school boards and school superintendents
for their outstanding commitment to academic excellence in public education and to
proclaim Monday, May 5, 2014, as School Boards and School Superintendents
Recognition Day at the State Capitol.
WHEREAS, throughout the state every public school system is represented by
dedicated elected officials who work tirelessly to the benefit of Louisiana's youth to advance
quality public education at every juncture both within and outside the classroom; and
WHEREAS, school superintendents and school board members are forever vigilant
to provide support for district and school accountability by upholding high standards of
student achievement and teacher professionalism; and
WHEREAS, academic excellence is a precious commodity that requires constant
attention in the ever-changing world of educational opportunities; local school boards
promote peak academic growth and attempt to reduce gaps in the learning experience; and
WHEREAS, working hand-in-hand with the state's educational infrastructure, school
board members and superintendents seek out the latest innovations in digital media
technology and other instructional resources to incorporate modern educational tools directly
into the student's positive classroom experience; and
WHEREAS, flexible curriculum development, manageable teacher/student ratios,
equitable funding, parity in assessment levels, and the ability to attract the best and brightest
instructors are just some of the issues and objectives that school boards must address in the
administration of public education; and
WHEREAS, school board members and superintendents direct the future course of
youth in Louisiana by their administration of parish and city-wide school systems, and they
shoulder that responsibility in a most professional manner. SR NO. 116 ENROLLED
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the members of Louisiana school boards and school superintendents
for their outstanding commitment to academic excellence in public education and does
hereby proclaim Monday, May 5, 2014, as School Boards and School Superintendents
Recognition Day at the State Capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
John Smith, president of the Louisiana School Board Association, Scott Richard, executive
director of the Louisiana School Board Association, and Patrice Pujol, president of the
Louisiana Association of School Superintendents.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE