SJ0040 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The success of our children and communities, as well as the prosperity of our State and nation, are significantly influenced by exemplary teachers throughout the State of Illinois who dedicate their time and their talents to ensuring our schools and our students excel in everything they do; and

WHEREAS, Teachers mold future citizens through guidance and education, providing the knowledge, support, and skills that will positively impact generations to come; and

WHEREAS, Every day, our teachers encounter students of widely-differing backgrounds, challenging them to meet high academic standards, while also teaching them to apply what they learn using critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and

WHEREAS, Our State and country's future depends on providing quality education to all students; in our complex and rapidly-changing economy, teachers lay the foundation for success by developing students' creative thinking, collaboration, and communication skills; and

WHEREAS, Teachers dedicate countless hours to preparing lessons, evaluating progress, counseling and coaching students, and performing community service, all with the ultimate goal of guaranteeing students' academic, social, and emotional well-being; and

WHEREAS, Through their service as mentors, coaches, and club sponsors, Illinois teachers model good citizenship and encourage students to give back to their communities; and

WHEREAS, Illinois teachers strive to instill in their students a lifelong love of learning and to encourage them to achieve their goals, while also recognizing that every student has unique strengths and needs; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we celebrate the hard work and dedication of teachers in every school across Illinois and declare May 6-10, 2019 as Teacher Appreciation Week in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we strongly encourage all members of our communities statewide to join in personally expressing appreciation to our teachers for their dedication and devotion to their work.