Bill Text: MI SR0135 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to commemorate January 31 - February 6, 2016, as Catholic Schools Week.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 16-2)
Status: (Passed) 2016-01-26 - Adopted [SR0135 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-SR0135-Introduced.html
Senators Pavlov, Hansen, Zorn, Stamas, Proos and Hildenbrand offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 135.
A resolution to commemorate January 31 - February 6, 2016, as Catholic Schools Week.
Whereas, There are 53,364 students attending 228 Catholic elementary and high schools throughout our great state; and
Whereas, The Constitution of Michigan states: “Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged”; and
Whereas, Catholic school parents pay tuition in addition to supporting public schools through their taxes; and
Whereas, Catholic schools comply with the same health, safety, and general welfare regulations required of public schools, but without compensation from the state government; and
Whereas, The viability of Catholic schools should be encouraged so that declines in Catholic school enrollment, which necessitate increases in public expenditures in the School Aid Fund, can be avoided; and
Whereas, Catholic schools instill a broad, values-based education, emphasizing the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, and social values in young people, making them responsible citizens of our state and nation; and
Whereas, Catholic schools educate many students who are non-Catholic and many students who are economically disadvantaged, ensuring that a good education remains the single best way out of poverty; and
Whereas, With their traditionally high academic standards, high graduation rates, and commitment to community service, Catholic schools and their graduates make a positive contribution to society; and
Whereas, January 31 - February 6, 2016, has been designated as Catholic Schools Week, with the theme “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” as denoted by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; and
Whereas, The common good of the state of Michigan is strengthened through the continued existence of Catholic schools; and
Whereas, Catholic schools are part of a solution to support families and to build productive lives for future generations; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate January 31 - February 6, 2016, as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan. We support the continued dedication of Catholic schools across Michigan toward academic excellence and the key role Catholic schools play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for students; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Catholic Conference with our highest esteem.
