May 07, 2024

Manchin Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Designating May 6-10 As National Teacher Appreciation Week

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined his bipartisan colleagues in introducing a resolution to designate Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10, 2024 as National Teacher Appreciation Week. This resolution recognizes the critical work of teachers in West Virginia and across the nation and thanks them for their dedication to preparing students for lifelong success.

“West Virginia’s teachers are the backbone of our state,” said Senator Manchin. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in designating this week as National Teacher Appreciation Week as a small gesture to honor and thank our teachers for their hard work educating the next generation. Their tireless dedication is truly commendable, and I’m grateful for the terrific work they do every day.”

Senator Manchin was joined by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Tom Carper (D-DE), Gary Peters (D-MI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Peter Welch (D-VT), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Angus King (I-ME), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Laphonza Butler (D-CA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Tina Smith (D-MN), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Marco Rubio (R-FL).

The full text of the resolution is available here.