SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44

(By Senators Jackson, Prezioso, Unger, Craigo, McCabe, Plymale, Helmick, Fanning, Edgell, Minard, Sharpe, Ross, Mitchell, Love, Hunter, Rowe, Caldwell, Oliverio, McKenzie, Facemyer, Redd, Burnette, Boley, Deem, Minear, Sprouse, Kessler, Anderson, Wooton and Tomblin, Mr. President)

Recognizing West Virginia teachers who have obtained certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

Whereas, Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is nationally recognized as a means by which teachers may enhance their professional skills and, subsequently, improve the education of their students; and
Whereas, The purpose of national teacher certification is to raise standards for teachers; and
Whereas, There are 23 West Virginia teachers who made the commitments necessary to obtain certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. These educators are to be commended for their dedication and commitment to the enhancement of their educational skills; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes those teachers who have met the standards and have the qualities and the commitment necessary to obtain National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification for the enhancement of their educational skills; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to each of the West Virginia teachers who have obtained certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.