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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 294 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 294

   Recognizing and honoring the essential role of classified school 
   education support employees through the Recognizing Inspirational 
                        School Employees Award.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 28, 2017

Ms. Titus (for herself, Ms. Lee, Mr. Takano, and Mr. Huffman) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                      Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Recognizing and honoring the essential role of classified school 
   education support employees through the Recognizing Inspirational 
                        School Employees Award.

Whereas classified school education support employees are critical members of 
        the education workforce, making up one out of every three public school 
        employees assisting students in the Nation's public schools and 
        institutions of higher education;
Whereas classified school education support employees meet the needs of the 
        whole student, promoting quality education, and fostering positive 
        learning environments;
Whereas classified school education support employees provide essential services 
        vital to education, both inside and outside the classroom, including 
        paraeducator services, clerical and administrative services, 
        transportation services, food and nutrition services, custodial and 
        maintenance services, security services, health and student services, 
        technical services, skilled trades services, and facilities maintenance 
        and operations services;
Whereas classified school education support employees play a vital role in 
        providing for the welfare and safety of America's school children and 
        students;
Whereas classified school education support employees strive for excellence in 
        all areas relative to the education community; and
Whereas in order that classified school education support employees are 
        acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to quality education 
        across America, the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award is 
        recognized: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees 
        Award program, and urges the Department of Education, all 
        States, State educational agencies, local educational agencies, 
        institutions of higher education, and residents to join in this 
        observance;
            (2) congratulates the Recognizing Inspirational School 
        Employees Award program honorees; and
            (3) congratulates all classified school education support 
        employees across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to 
        education, and for the key role they play in promoting and 
        ensuring student achievement, student safety and well-being, 
        and the role they play in building a brighter, stronger future 
        for the Nation.
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