WHEREAS, Education and knowledge are the foundation of Americas current and future strength; and

WHEREAS, Every child is born with great promise and deserves a chance to achieve their dreams; and

WHEREAS, A great education is the key to unlocking our childrens potential and empowering them with the drive, knowledge, and skills to fulfill those dreams; and

WHEREAS, A great education cannot happen without great teachers; and

WHEREAS, Great teachers can make a lasting impact on a childs life; and

WHEREAS, Great teachers in California are nurturing our next generation of innovators, leaders, thinkers, doers, dreamers, and artists and preparing them to meet the challenges of our future; and

WHEREAS, Great teachers in California are also among the most civic-minded of our citizens, volunteering their time and contributing to the well-being of their communities; and

WHEREAS, Great teachers in California have been responsible for educating the professionals, the workers, the entrepreneurs, the public officials, the first responders, and the service providers that enable our communities to flourish; and

WHEREAS, Californians everywhere have stories to share about how it was a teacher that inspired them to strive, to attain, and to succeed in life; and

WHEREAS, We need to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and

WHEREAS, We want to take a day to acknowledge all the great teachers in California and honor them with our gratitude and thanks; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate declares May 13, 2015, as California Day of the Teacher; and be it further

Resolved, That the Senate also urges all Californians to remember the importance of good teaching in our classrooms and how good schools strengthen our communities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Senate calls upon students, parents, and all Californians to recognize the hard work and dedication of all great teachers in our state and to observe this California Day of the Teacher by supporting teachers through appropriate activities, events, and programs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Education and knowledge are the foundation of Americas current and future strength; and

WHEREAS, Every child is born with great promise and deserves a chance to achieve their dreams; and

WHEREAS, A great education is the key to unlocking our childrens potential and empowering them with the drive, knowledge, and skills to fulfill those dreams; and

WHEREAS, A great education cannot happen without great teachers; and

WHEREAS, Great teachers can make a lasting impact on a childs life; and

WHEREAS, Great teachers in California are nurturing our next generation of innovators, leaders, thinkers, doers, dreamers, and artists and preparing them to meet the challenges of our future; and

WHEREAS, Great teachers in California are also among the most civic-minded of our citizens, volunteering their time and contributing to the well-being of their communities; and

WHEREAS, Great teachers in California have been responsible for educating the professionals, the workers, the entrepreneurs, the public officials, the first responders, and the service providers that enable our communities to flourish; and

WHEREAS, Californians everywhere have stories to share about how it was a teacher that inspired them to strive, to attain, and to succeed in life; and

WHEREAS, We need to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and

WHEREAS, We want to take a day to acknowledge all the great teachers in California and honor them with our gratitude and thanks; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate declares May 13, 2015, as California Day of the Teacher; and be it further

Resolved, That the Senate also urges all Californians to remember the importance of good teaching in our classrooms and how good schools strengthen our communities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Senate calls upon students, parents, and all Californians to recognize the hard work and dedication of all great teachers in our state and to observe this California Day of the Teacher by supporting teachers through appropriate activities, events, and programs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SR 25

Author: Runner (R)

Introduced: 5/11/15

Vote: Majority

SUBJECT: California Day of the Teacher

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution declares May 13, 2015, as California Day of the Teacher.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. A great education cannot happen without great teachers.

2. Education and knowledge are the foundation of America’s current and future strength. A great education is the key to unlocking our children’s potential and empowering them with the drive, knowledge, and skills to fulfill those dreams.

3. Great teachers in California are nurturing our next generation of innovators, leaders, thinkers, doers, dreamers, and artists and preparing them to meet the challenges of our future.

4. Great teachers in California have been responsible for educating the professionals, the workers, the entrepreneurs, the public officials, the first responders, and the service providers that enable our communities to flourish.

This resolution declares May 13, 2015, as California Day of the Teacher; urges all Californians to remember the importance of good teaching in our classrooms and how good schools strengthen our communities; and calls upon students, parents, and all Californians to recognize the hard work and dedication of all great teachers in our state and to observe this California Day of the Teacher by supporting teachers through appropriate activities, events, and programs.

Prior Legislation

SR 30 (Lowenthal, 2012), adopted by the Senate, proclaimed May 9, 2012, as the Day of the Teacher; and urged 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.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/14/15)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/14/15)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

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