BILL NUMBER: HR 14	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Assembly Member John A. Pérez

                        MAY 4, 2011

   Relative to the Day of the Teacher.


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   WHEREAS, An educated citizenry serves as the very foundation of
our democracy; and
   WHEREAS, The prosperity of our state and nation depends upon the
success of the next generation; and
   WHEREAS, Our pupils depend upon educators to guide them on the
path to success; and
   WHEREAS, Good teaching grows in value and pays dividends far
beyond the classroom; and
   WHEREAS, No other profession touches as many people with such a
lasting effect; and
   WHEREAS, California's teachers are among the best-educated, most
highly qualified, and hardest-working educators in the country; and
   WHEREAS, The theme of the 29th annual California Day of the
Teacher is "Great Teaching Lasts a Lifetime"; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That May 11,
2011, be proclaimed as the Day of the Teacher; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Assembly hereby urges all Californians to
observe the Day of the Teacher by taking the time to remember and
honor all individuals who give the gift of knowledge through
teaching; and be it further
   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.