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Heinrich Honors New Mexico Teachers

Press Release

Date: May 5, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Education

Cosponsors Resolution Marking National Teacher Day

To bring attention to National Teacher Day, U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich honors the teachers of New Mexico's First Congressional District for the lasting contributions they make to our lives by cosponsoring a resolution to make official this special day. The National Teacher Day resolution was introduced today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

"Teachers keep the values of our democracy alive by educating children to think freely and by broadening their understanding of the world," said Rep. Heinrich.

Teachers in New Mexico and in communities across the nation will be in the spotlight on National Teacher Day, as students, parents, school administrators, and the general public learn how teachers are making great public schools for every student.

"I'm focused on making our district an outstanding place to raise a family," said Rep. Heinrich. "Teachers hold the key to a stronger, more productive tomorrow. They are the caretakers of our children's futures."

The National Teacher Day resolution states that there should be a national day of recognition for our nation's teachers on the Tuesday of the first full week of May, as recognized by the National Education Association. Further, this resolution would call on the President to issue a proclamation to the American people to observe and celebrate a National Teacher Day. The resolution is endorsed by the National Education Association.

One of the key focuses of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Rep. Heinrich voted for earlier this year, was making investments in education, including appropriating $512 Million for New Mexico public schools for IDEA and Title I programs. These investments are designed to prevent teacher layoffs and other cuts in education services by hard-pressed local school districts, maintain programs for low-income students and students with disabilities, and develop a better educated workforce in order to jumpstart the economy.


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