SR-110, As Adopted by Senate, January 26, 2012

            Senators Pavlov, Proos, Brandenburg, Booher, Hansen, Moolenaar, Walker, Robertson, Colbeck, Meekhof, Jansen, Emmons, Hildenbrand, Kowall and Marleau offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 110. 110.

            A resolution commemorating January 22-28, 2012, as Michigan School Choice Week.

            Whereas, All children in Michigan should have the right to the highest-quality schools possible; and

            Whereas, Citizens across Michigan agree that improving the quality of education in Michigan and expanding access to highly-effective schools should be an issue of importance to our state's leaders; and

            Whereas, Michigan recognizes the critical role that an effective and accountable system of education plays in preparing all children in Michigan to be successful in a global economy; and

            Whereas, Michigan has a multitude of high-quality public schools, public charter schools, and nonpublic schools; and

            Whereas, Michigan has many outstanding teaching professionals in public, private, and charter schools across the state who are committed to educating children; and

            Whereas, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and political party affiliation; and

            Whereas, Research in Michigan and across the nation demonstrates conclusively that providing children with multiple schooling options improve academic performance; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate January 22-28, 2012, as Michigan School Choice Week in the state of Michigan, and we call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to National School Choice Week with our highest esteem.