Proclamation 10572-National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2023
Issued 2023-05-05 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10572 designates the first week of May 2023 as National Teacher Appreciation Week and May 9 as National Teacher Appreciation Day. The proclamation celebrates the dedication and impact of America's teachers, recognizing their essential role in educating the next generation, supporting students' emotional development, and strengthening the foundations of democracy. It calls on Americans to thank and support the teachers in their communities.
This proclamation is directed at teachers, school administrators, families, students, and the general public. It carries no legal obligations, creates no programs, and directs no spending. Its purpose is entirely ceremonial and honorific, expressing national gratitude for the teaching profession.
Ceremonial proclamations recognizing teachers and educators are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10572-National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to teacher appreciation. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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