Commending all Teachers of South Bend Community School Corporation, Designating May 8 Teacher Day USA and May 5-11 National Teacher Appreciation Week

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RESOLUTION NO. )a 7 94s— A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING ALL TEACHERS OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION FOR THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND DESIGNATING MAY 8, 1985, AS TEACHER DAY U.S.A. AND MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 11TH AS NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK WHEREAS, in May the role of teachers in the United States will be recognized by proclamations and resolutions at the National, State, and local levels; and • WHEREAS, America's greatest strength has been an educated citizenry; and WHEREAS, much of the progress made in America is due to our system of free and universal public education for all persons with the classroom teacher being at the very foundation; and : WHEREAS, the South Bend Common Council recognizes the essential role of teachers in our educational systen where the classroom teacher is challenged daily to reach out to every student and provide the assistance and guidance necessary for full intellectual development; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the essential role of the classroom teacher and sees it as a key to the intellectual and occupational preparation of all of our citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The South Bend Common Council recognizes the vital role that teachers have in public education in America and publicly recognize the dedication and contributions of the classroom teacher. SECTION II. The Council commends all teachers of the South Bend Community School Corporation for their many contributions to our educational systen, and in recognition thereof declares May 8, 1985, as Teacher Day, U.S.A. in South Bend, Indiana, and further declares May 5th through May 11th as National Teacher Appreciation Week in South Bend, Indiana. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Member of the Common Council r of the n u/ Council Member of the Common Council Member of the Cannon Council Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council Member of the Common Council Member of the Cannon Council PRESEN NOT APPROVED Member of the Common Council ADOPTED *9,9 9 7s