IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017 Ms. Titus (for herself, Ms. Lee , Mr. Takano , and Mr. Huffman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring the essential role of classified school education support employees through the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award.

Whereas classified school education support employees are critical members of the education workforce, making up one out of every three public school employees assisting students in the Nation’s public schools and institutions of higher education; Whereas classified school education support employees meet the needs of the whole student, promoting quality education, and fostering positive learning environments; Whereas classified school education support employees provide essential services vital to education, both inside and outside the classroom, including paraeducator services, clerical and administrative services, transportation services, food and nutrition services, custodial and maintenance services, security services, health and student services, technical services, skilled trades services, and facilities maintenance and operations services; Whereas classified school education support employees play a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of America’s school children and students; Whereas classified school education support employees strive for excellence in all areas relative to the education community; and Whereas in order that classified school education support employees are acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to quality education across America, the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award is recognized: Now, therefore, be it