SR-125, As Adopted by Senate, November 8, 2007

            Senator Cherry offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 125.

            A resolution recognizing November 8, 2007, as National Parents As Teachers Day in Michigan.

            Whereas, November 8, 2007, is designated as National Parents As Teachers Day, the program having begun in Missouri in 1985; and

            Whereas, Michigan became affiliated with Parents As Teachers in 1991 and has 100 programs serving 220 communities; and

            Whereas, Parents As Teachers Day is celebrated each year on November 8 to pay tribute to the more than 3,000 Parents As Teachers programs located in 50 states and 6 countries; and

            Whereas, These programs give all parents, regardless of social or economic circumstances, the support and guidance necessary to be their children’s first and best teacher in the critical early years; and

            Whereas, Parents As Teachers is an international early childhood parent education and family support program, serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5; and

            Whereas, The program is designed to enhance child development, decrease abuse and neglect, and improve school readiness through parent education accessible to all families; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby observe November 8, 2007, as National Parents As Teachers Day in Michigan to recognize community programs, such as Parents As Teachers, that support parents in their role as their children’s first and best teacher. In Michigan, we urge citizens to acknowledge and show their appreciation for the contributions of Parents As Teachers to the children of our state.