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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78
BY SENATOR MORRISH
A RESOLUTION
To designate Tuesday, May 9, 2017, as "Teacher Appreciation Day" at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, public school teachers, nonpublic school teachers, and parents who
serve as home study teachers serve the needs of nearly nine hundred thousand Louisiana
children from birth to twelfth grade; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana teachers serve students in diverse settings including
prekindergarten programs, traditional and charter public schools, nonpublic schools,
parochial schools, Montessori schools, virtual schools, home schools, and early learning
centers; and
WHEREAS, the efforts of over forty-seven thousand Louisiana public school
teachers have resulted in tremendous gains for Louisiana students year after year; and
WHEREAS, teachers are not only expected to be experts in their content and
pedagogical approaches, but also effectively address the individual interests, strengths, and
needs of their students and communities, often teaching multiple siblings, relatives, and
generations of students during their careers; and
WHEREAS, teachers' responsibilities can extend far beyond those listed in their job
descriptions, and their time commitment can extend far beyond the daily bell-to-bell; it is
not uncommon for teachers to make extra time for parents before the school day starts,
squeeze in tutoring during the few free minutes of the school day, run clubs or coach sports
after school, chaperone, supervise, or cheer on students during weekends, and instruct
students who need extra help over the summer; and
WHEREAS, teachers often reach beyond their students to ensure that parents,
grandparents, and extended families, who may have struggled in school themselves, receive
the knowledge and resources they desire to help their children in any way they can; and
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WHEREAS, while society holds teachers to the highest professional standards,
expecting them to serve as model citizens by demonstrating patience, empathy, and fairness
always, many teachers surpass our expectations by choosing to serve as mentors, counselors,
and even parents when students lack the needed and deserved support; and
WHEREAS, countless Louisiana citizens attribute their professional success and
personal happiness to a teacher who chose to care.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the dedicated work and contributions of all teachers across the state
of Louisiana; does hereby extend enduring appreciation and gratitude for their role in
shaping the intellect and character of our next generation; and does hereby designate
Tuesday, May 9, 2017, as Teacher Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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