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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 11TH OF 2019 TO BE

"TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, Gallo, Sheehan, Picard, and Metts

     Date Introduced: May 07, 2019

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, Every successful person in the Ocean State owes a great measure of their

achievement to the dedication and hard work of the teachers who inspired them to open their

minds to the magic of ideas, knowledge, and dreams, and find the very best in themselves; and

     WHEREAS, Learning is a process of discovery. Teachers across this country utilize

innovative and dynamic methods to inspire young people to be curious about the world around

them, to explore ways to better understand their environment, and to develop the critical thinking

skills necessary for their success as adults; and

     WHEREAS, Cities and Towns in Rhode Island employ 9,471 full-time public school

teachers and many more private school teachers. These professionals consistently demonstrate

laudable commitment and competence through their willingness to provide the time, energy,

talent, and ideas to ensure that Rhode Island’s 141,959 students have the opportunity to fulfill all

of their potential; and

     WHEREAS, Teachers spend countless hours preparing lessons, evaluating progress,

counseling and coaching students, consulting with parents, and performing community service.

Teachers also fill vital roles in the lives of many young people, often as listeners, role models,

explorers, motivators, and mentors; and

     WHEREAS, Teachers keep democracy alive and vibrant by laying the foundation for

good citizenship. They display daily the value of public service. Their hard work and efforts are

directly responsible for creating the leaders of tomorrow; and

     WHEREAS, Many of us are who we are because at least one teacher in the past ignited a

spark within us. They touch and mold the lives of our children and they have earned, and truly

deserve, the gratitude and respect of students, parents, and community members throughout the

state; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby declares the week of May 6th through May 11th to be “Teacher Appreciation Week” in

Rhode Island. We heartily thank all of Rhode Island’s teachers for their tireless devotion in

educating and developing our children; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Francis J. Flynn, President of the Rhode Island

Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals, and Lawrence E. Purtill, President of the

National Education Association of Rhode Island.

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