H. Res. 1652 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 16, 2010. 
Whereas the National Association of Elementary School Prin-
cipals and the National Association of Secondary School 
Principals have declared the month of October 2010 as 
National Principals Month; 
Whereas school leaders are expected to be educational vision-
aries, instructional leaders, assessment experts, dis-
ciplinarians, community builders, public relations experts, 
budget analysts, facility managers, special programs ad-
ministrators, and guardians of various legal, contractual, 
and policy mandates and initiatives as well as being en-
trusted with our young people, our most valuable re-
source; 
Whereas principals set the academic tone for their schools 
and work collaboratively with teachers to develop and 
maintain high curriculum standards, develop mission 
statements, and set performance goals and objectives; 
Whereas the vision, dedication, and determination of a school 
leader provides the mobilizing force behind a school re-
form effort; 
Whereas leadership is second only to classroom instruction 
among all school-related factors that contribute to stu-
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dent achievement, according to research conducted by the 
Wallace Foundation; 
Whereas principal and teacher effectiveness have a significant 
impact on student achievement, and studies find no ex-
amples of success in turnaround schools without effective 
principal leadership, according to New Leaders for New 
Schools; 
Whereas the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 
approximately 1 in 3 education administrators works 
more than 40 hours a week and often works an addi-
tional 15 to 20 hours each week supervising school activi-
ties at night and on weekends; 
Whereas assistant principals also play a crucial role providing 
leadership and charting a successful course at a school; 
Whereas the NAESP National Distinguished Principals pro-
gram honors exemplary elementary and middle level pub-
lic, private, and independent school leaders as well as 
leaders from the U.S. Department of Defense Schools 
and the U.S. Department of State Overseas Schools, for 
outstanding leadership for student learning and the pro-
fession; 
Whereas the MetLife-NASSP Principal of the Year program 
began in 1993 as a means to recognize outstanding mid-
dle level and high school principals who have succeeded 
in providing high-quality learning opportunities for stu-
dents as well as their exemplary contributions to the pro-
fession; 
Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would 
honor elementary, middle level, and high school principals 
and recognize the importance of school leadership in en-
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suring that every child has access to a high-quality edu-
cation; and 
Whereas the month of October 2010 would be an appropriate 
month to designate as National Principals Month: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors and recognizes the contribution of school 
principals and assistant principals to the success of stu-
dents in the Nation’s elementary and secondary schools; 
(2) supports the designation of National Principals 
Month; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States to 
observe National Principals Month with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of 
school leadership in ensuring that every child has access 
to a high-quality education. 
Attest: 
Clerk.