Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 6
CHAPTER 3
Relative to the California State Parent Teacher Association.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
February 11, 1997.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 6, Lockyer.
California State Parent Teacher Association.
This measure would designate February 1997 as Parent Teacher Association Month in California in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the California State Parent Teacher Association.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, The California State Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the oldest and largest child advocacy organization in the state, has worked on behalf of California’s children for 100 years; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1897, the California State PTA has grown to more than one million members working to improve the lives of all children, youth, and families; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the California State PTA has been dedicated to promoting public policies that improve the education and well-being of all children and youth; and
WHEREAS, The California State PTA actively supports and promotes parent and public involvement in the schools and in the community; and
WHEREAS, The California State PTA continues to assist parents in developing the skills they need to nurture their children and to work cooperatively with schools and communities on issues that affect children; and
WHEREAS, The California State PTA celebrates its 100th anniversary on February 17, 1997; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the California State Parent Teacher Association, February 1997 be designated Parent Teacher Association Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature commends, applauds, and honors the California State Parent Teacher Association for its 100 years of caring about children, youth, and families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the President of the California State Parent Teacher Association.