H.Res. 1254

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1254 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1254

Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary 
school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and 
economic well-being of the United States.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 4, 2026

Mr. Graves (for himself, Mr. Bell, Mr. Cleaver, and Mr. Alford) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Education and Workforce

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RESOLUTION

Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary 
school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and 
economic well-being of the United States.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future 
strength of the United States;
Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect 
of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to 
community service and the futures of the children of the United States;
Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 
4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, are--

(1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of 
teachers; and

(2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching 
profession; and

Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations 
representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during 
National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) thanks elementary and secondary school teachers of the 
United States; and
(2) promotes the profession of teaching and the 
contributions of educators by encouraging students, parents, 
school administrators, and public officials to recognize 
National Teacher Appreciation Week.
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