WASHINGTON,
D.C. – A resolution honoring American teachers co-sponsored by Senator Lisa
Murkowski unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. “I still remember Mrs.
Buness, my 1st grade teacher in Wrangell who instilled in me a love
for learning,” Murkowski said. “America’s children are being empowered
every day by their teachers to think deeply about the world around them and
become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.”
Senator
Murkowski was the lead Republican co-sponsor for the Teacher Appreciation Week
resolution put forward by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) to honor America’s
educators for their contribution to communities nationwide. The National
PTA originally designated the first calendar week in May as Teacher
Appreciation Week in 1958.
Senator
Murkowski added “As the school year begins to draw to a close in Alaska and
across the country, I call on Alaskans to take a moment to thank the teachers
who have made a positive difference in their lives and the lives of their
children.”
Senator
Murkowski met with Alaska’s Teacher of the Year Lorrie Heagy. (Pictured attached) Heagy is the librarian and music teacher at Glacier Valley
Elementary in Juneau. (Senator Murkowski attended 5th and 6th
grade at G.V. elementary)