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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.C.R. NO. |
273 |
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TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2005 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH A VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTEERS IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ACROSS THE STATE.
WHEREAS, Hawaii's public schools use many parent and community volunteers to assist with a broad range of activities that occur during school hours or after-school hours; and
WHEREAS, school volunteers are an important part of the educational team, providing the support and additional resources needed to help Hawaii's public schools maintain quality educational programs and services; and
WHEREAS, sharing their knowledge, experience, skills, and time to promote academic and social growth and impart a sense of caring and community, school volunteers make a significant difference in the lives of students; and
WHEREAS, school volunteers come from many walks of life to assist with various aspects of school operations and education, including:
(1) Parents, grandparents, seniors, and other individuals who work directly with students, teachers, and administrators to provide classroom and office assistance, field trip and special project assistance, tutoring, and mentoring;
(2) Individuals, organizations, and business entities that make contributions to enhance student learning; and
(3) Students who tutor or mentor other students;
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WHEREAS, recognizing that the greatest gift one gives is one's self and one's time, it is vital that the state promote the value and appreciation of volunteer involvement in public education by recognizing volunteers who are making a positive difference in our schools; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2005, the Senate concurring, that the Department of Education and the Board of Education are requested to promote the value and appreciation of volunteer involvement in the public schools through activities that recognize volunteers and their contributions, including the development and establishment of a volunteer recognition program in each school district and across the state; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Superintendent of Education and the Chairperson of the Board of Education.
Report Title:
Volunteers; Education