SR 42 — A resolution to observe May 5-9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week.

SR-42,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, May 6, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

42 Offered by Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Moss and Santana offeredA RESOLUTION TO OBSERVE MAY 5-9, 2025 , AS TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK WHEREAS, Teachers are essential to the followingsuccess resolution:and development of Michigan’s youth;

Aand resolutionWHEREAS, toWe observerecognize Maythe 5-9,dedication 2025,and ashard Teacherwork Appreciationof Week.Michigan’s educators, who work tirelessly both inside and outside the classroom to support their students and communities;

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now,and therefore, be it Resolvedfurther byRESOLVED, theThat Senate,supporting Thatteachers’ theability membersto ofprovide thisquality legislativeeducation bodyin observea Maysafe 5-9,environment 2025,and asmaintaining Teachera Appreciationthriving Week.teacher workforce is of concern to all Michigan residents.

We convey our utmost respect and gratitude for the work of teachers every day throughout our state and urge all residents to do the same;

and be it further Resolved, That supporting teachers’ ability to provide quality education in a safe environment and maintaining a thriving teacher workforce is of concern to all Michigan residents.

TeacherAdopted Appreciationby Week_SR42_AA_1the zx7sjdSenate, May 6, 2025.

Secretary of the Senate