HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6

(By Delegates Rowan, A. Evans and Sponaugle)

Proclaiming August 28, 2015, and every August 28 thereafter to be designated as Teachers' Day in Hardy, Grant and Hampshire counties of West Virginia in tribute to public citizens who have aided public education and abiding respect for those persons who have dedicated their careers to be a teacher.

            Whereas, A special day should be proclaimed in the State of West Virginia to honor the dedicated people who teach our children and there is currently no such day designated at the state or the national level; and

            Whereas, A special day honoring West Virginia's teachers is in the best interest of the teaching profession, would increase the morale of individual teachers and would be in the public interest; and

            Whereas, Teachers' Day in West Virginia would be a day to honor the outstanding teachers in the State of West Virginia at no additional cost to its taxpayers; and

            Whereas, Every effort should be made by the Legislature and the citizens of West Virginia to encourage the federal government to designate August 28, 2015 and every August 28 thereafter as National Teachers' Day; and

             Whereas, The Legislature encourages the citizens of each county in the State West Virginia to observe August 28 by honoring our exemplary retired teachers and their many accomplishments on behalf of our young people; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Delegates:

            That August 28, 2015, and every August 28 thereafter be designated as Teachers' Day in Hardy, Grant and Hampshire counties of West Virginia in tribute to public citizens who have aided public education and abiding respect for those persons who have dedicated their careers to be a teacher; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House prepare a copy of this resolution for the State Superintendent of Schools, and each teacher and principal in the schools of Hardy, Grant and Hampshire counties.