Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Sam Graves

Republican · MO · Representative

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• Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-5)Original· 2026-05-04
• Mark Alford (R-MO-4)Original· 2026-05-04
• Wesley Bell (D-MO-1)Original· 2026-05-04
• Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)· 2026-05-07

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-05-04

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This resolution honors elementary and secondary school teachers for their contributions to American society by recognizing their impact on students' civic knowledge, cultural development, and economic preparation. The measure acknowledges teachers' roles in shaping informed citizens and preparing the next generation for participation in the economy and democracy. It has been sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for consideration.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1254 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1254 Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 4, 2026 Mr. Graves (for himself, Mr. Bell, Mr. Cleaver, and Mr. Alford) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, are-- (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) thanks elementary and secondary school teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching and the contributions of educators by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week. <all>

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