Enrolled
May 10, 2012
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Passed
IN
Senate
May 10, 2012
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2011–2012 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 30
Introduced by
Senator
Lowenthal, Steinberg
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April 30, 2012 |
Relative to the Day of the Teacher
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 30, Lowenthal.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, An educated citizenry serves as the very foundation of our democracy; and
WHEREAS, The prosperity of our state and nation depends on the success of the next generation; and
WHEREAS, Our pupils depend on educators to guide them on their paths 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 30th Annual California Day of the Teacher is “Great Teachers: Building a Better State for Public Education”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate proclaims May 9, 2012, as the Day of the Teacher; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate 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 Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.