Bill Text: DE SCR12 | 2013-2014 | 147th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Recognizing The Week Of April 22-26, 2013, As Public School Volunteer Week.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2013-04-25 - Passed in House by Voice Vote [SCR12 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2013-SCR12-Draft.html
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Sen. Sokola, on behalf of all Senators & Rep. Scott, on behalf of all Representatives |
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DELAWARE STATE SENATE 147th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 12 |
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RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 22-26, 2013, AS PUBLIC SCHOOL VOLUNTEER WEEK. |
WHEREAS, The National Campaign for School Improvement and Project Appleseed have sponsored "Public School Volunteer Week" each year for the past sixteen years; and
WHEREAS, parent and community involvement is a significant factor in the success of schools; and
WHEREAS, by becoming a volunteer, parents and community members are providing an invaluable contribution to the education of our students; and
WHEREAS, these volunteers offer their time, encouragement, and meaningful contact with students; and
WHEREAS, every school, whether through formal or informal partnerships, counts among its volunteers those who give generously of their time to improve the academic, cultural, and athletic environment of the school, especially through tutoring andmentoring programs and programs that sustain parent involvement in school activities; and
WHEREAS, public school volunteers contribute unselfishly to the success of Delaware's students, teaching and support staff, and the goals of American public education; and
WHEREAS, school volunteers support students and teachers inside and beyond the classroom in myriad ways regardless of the hour and without monetary gain; and
WHEREAS, school volunteers act dependably, creatively and collaboratively to better Delaware's public schools; and
WHEREAS, during the school year, countless volunteers are spending innumerable hours serving schools in Delaware as chaperones, mentors, after-school tutors, club leaders, booster club members, PTA and PTO members, guest speakers, classroom helpers, athletics coaches, and in countless other ways; and
WHEREAS,these volunteers deserve our deepest thanks and gratitude;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 147th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the week of April 22 – April 26, 2013, shall be recognized as Public School Volunteer Week in the State of Delaware.
SYNOPSIS
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This Resolution declares April 22 – April 26, 2013 to be Public School Volunteer Week. |
Author: Senator Sokola
