Bill Text: CA SR87 | 2021-2022 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Relative to the Day of the Teacher.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2022-05-12 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 3669.) [SR87 Detail]
Download: California-2021-SR87-Enrolled.html
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Enrolled
May 12, 2022 |
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Passed
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Senate
May 12, 2022 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2021–2022 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 87
| Introduced by Senator Rubio (Coauthor: Senator Ochoa Bogh) |
May 04, 2022 |
Relative to the Day of the Teacher.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 87, Rubio.
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, The Day of the Teacher has been sponsored by the California Teachers’ Association and the Association of Mexican American Educators and was first recognized in 1982; and
WHEREAS, California has patterned its celebration after the traditional El Dia del Maestro festivities observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries; and
WHEREAS, The national Day of the Teacher will be celebrated on May 3, 2022; 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 Senate of the State of California, That the day of May 11, 2022, be proclaimed the Day of the Teacher; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature 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 Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
