Rep. Sak offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 248.

            A resolution recognizing January 27 through February 2, 2008, as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, The goal of Catholic schools is to provide students with a solid academic foundation within a specific and focused value system; and

            Whereas, The Catholic Church sees the parents as the primary educators and that parental supervision and involvement play a major role in the education of students; and

            Whereas, Catholic schools believe that teaching morals and values is essential to the complete education of the student since every member of society continually makes moral decisions; and

            Whereas, Students who attend Catholic schools receive higher scores in national math, science and reading tests and a national study also shows that the students have positive values and deeper religious beliefs; and

            Whereas, Catholic schools in Michigan strive to prepare students spiritually, academically, physically and socially; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body  recognize January 27 through February 2, 2008, as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan.