Reps. Sak, O'Neil, Farrah, Adamini, McConico, Gleason, Bieda, Zelenko, Hopgood, Minore, Spade, Vagnozzi, Tobocman, Accavitti, Wojno, Woodward, Condino, Whitmer, Stallworth, Plakas, Sheltrown, Kooiman, Anderson and Waters offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 249.

            A resolution recognizing May 4, 2004, as National Teacher Appreciation Day in Michigan.

            Whereas, A society has no greater responsibility than the education of its youth; and

            Whereas, Teachers are committed to the educational development of our youth. They fill many roles which include serving as listeners, explorers, role models, motivators, and mentors to their students; and

            Whereas, Teachers are entrusted to help students develop to their full potential and to open their minds to ideas, knowledge, and dreams; and

            Whereas, The seeds that teachers plant bear fruit for a lifetime and beyond; and

            Whereas, Teachers have worked quiet miracles in the lives of all of us because of their continued dedication to educational development; and

            Whereas, Past, present, and future public school teachers shall be honored for the lasting contributions they make to the lives of all citizens and family members of the state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it

                                    Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body hereby recognize May 4, 2004, as National Teacher Appreciation Day in Michigan.