Whereas, South Dakotans believe in the importance of education for our students; and
Whereas, South Dakota teachers are our state's greatest assets for ensuring student success; and
Whereas, teachers are at the forefront of the effort to prepare South Dakota students to graduate from the K-12 system ready for college, careers, and life; and
Whereas, highly qualified teachers are trained professionals deserving of the utmost respect for the work they do; and
Whereas, our state is dedicated to supporting new and current teachers as well as recruiting future teachers from among the ranks of today's students by elevating the teaching profession; and
Whereas, South Dakota teachers have eagerly and capably stepped up to meet the unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19,
Now, therefore, I, Kristi Noem, Governor of the State of South Dakota, do hereby proclaim May 3-7, 2021, as
Teacher Appreciation Week
in South Dakota.
