Bill Text: CA AR105 | 2017-2018 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relative to the Day of the Teacher.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 49-21-1)
Status: (Passed) 2018-05-07 - Read. Adopted. (Page 5041.). [AR105 Detail]
Download: California-2017-AR105-Introduced.html
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2017–2018 REGULAR SESSION
| House Resolution | No. 105 |
| Introduced by Assembly Member O’Donnell |
April 26, 2018 |
Relative to the Day of the Teacher.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 105, as introduced, O’Donnell.
Digest Key
Bill Text
WHEREAS, An educated citizenry serves as the very foundation of our democracy; and
WHEREAS, Today’s teachers mold the minds and train the workforce of the future; and
WHEREAS, No other profession touches as many persons with such a lasting effect; and
WHEREAS, Good teaching grows in value and pays dividends far beyond the classroom; and
WHEREAS, California long ago recognized the immeasurable value of our teachers, and the second Wednesday in May has traditionally been recognized as the Day of the Teacher, a special observance that honors teachers and the teaching profession; and
WHEREAS, California has patterned its celebration after the traditional Dia del Maestro festivities observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries; and
WHEREAS, The Day of the Teacher should be a day for school districts, parents, public officials, and the community to recognize the dedication and commitment of teachers who are educating our children; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the day of May 9, 2018, be proclaimed the Day of the Teacher; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly 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 Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
