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S.R. No. 155, as introduced: 90th Legislative Session (2017-2018) Posted on February 22, 2018




1.1A Senate resolution

         		1.2recognizing March 2, 2018, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.

         		1.3WHEREAS, National Speech and Debate Education Day is being celebrated on March 2, 

         		1.42018; and

         		 1.5WHEREAS, established by the National Speech and Debate Association, in conjunction 

         		1.6with national and local partners, this event serves to promote better instruction
         in speech and debate 

         		1.7across all grade levels and to highlight the pivotal roles these abilities play in
         personal advocacy, 

         		1.8social movements, and public policy making; and

         		 1.9WHEREAS, speech and debate education helps students develop important skills in 

         		1.10communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration through the practice
         of public 

         		1.11speaking; participants learn not only to analyze and express complex ideas effectively
         but also to 

         		1.12listen, concur, question, or dissent with reason and compassion; and

         		 1.13WHEREAS, across the country, countless educators devote in-school, after-school, and 

         		1.14weekend time to supporting their students in speech and debate practices and competitions,
         and the 

         		1.15example of hard work and dedication they set has a lasting, positive impact on their
         pupils; and

         		 1.16WHEREAS, the skills learned through speech and debate serve students well throughout 

         		1.17their lives, and this occasion presents a welcome opportunity to recognize such instruction
         as an 

         		1.18essential component of a well-rounded curriculum; and

         		 1.19NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota that it 

         		1.20recognizes March 2, 2018, as National Speech and Education Day in Minnesota.

         		1.21BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare an 

         		1.22enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by the Secretary's  signature
         and that of the 

         		1.23Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and transmit it to the Executive
         Director 

         		1.24of the National Speech and Debate Association.

         		
         

            
            
            
            

               
               Cal R. LudemanSecretary of the Senate
               Paul E. GazelkaChair, Senate Committee onRules and Administration
            

         

         

            
            
            
            

               
               
               Jim CarlsonState Senator, District 51

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