Bill Summary
This legislation, titled "Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 15, 2020," highlights the important role that athletic administrators play in the development and education of young athletes. The resolution recognizes that school athletic programs contribute to a student's physical, mental, social, and emotional growth, and that athletic participation is an integral part of the education process. The resolution also acknowledges the professional responsibilities and high ethical standards that athletic administrators uphold, and their role in promoting the educational values of athletics in schools. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resolution expresses support and appreciation for athletic administrators who have been working to ensure student safety and wellbeing while navigating the challenges of re-opening schools and athletic programs. Finally, the resolution commends the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for their efforts in preparing and supporting athletic administrators across the country.
Possible Impacts
1) The recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 15, 2020 could bring attention to the hard work and dedication of athletic administrators, potentially leading to increased appreciation and recognition for their role in education-based athletics.
2) The resolution's emphasis on the importance of student safety and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic could bring awareness to the challenges faced by athletic administrators in ensuring the safety and health of student-athletes and the greater school community.
3) The resolution's recognition of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association could bring attention to the organization and its role in providing education and support for those in the profession, potentially leading to increased participation and involvement in the organization.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 778 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 778
Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December
15, 2020.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 18, 2020
Mr. Braun (for himself, Mr. Young, and Mr. Rubio) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December
15, 2020.
Whereas school athletic programs develop young people physically, mentally,
socially, and emotionally through the life lessons learned through
participation and competition;
Whereas interscholastic athletic participation is an integral part of a
student's educational experience and enhances the learning process;
Whereas athletic administrators are committed to developing and maintaining
comprehensive education-based athletic programs which seek the highest
development of all student athletes;
Whereas athletic administrators fulfill professional responsibilities with
honesty, integrity, commitment to equity, and fairness;
Whereas athletic administrators preserve, enhance, and promote the educational
values of athletics in our schools through professional growth in the
areas of education, leadership, and service;
Whereas athletic administrators embody high standards of ethics, sportsmanship,
and personal conduct and encourage coaching staffs, student-athletes,
and community members to commit to these high standards as well;
Whereas during the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever, we need school
leaders, including athletic administrators, who prepare, plan, and
endeavor to secure student safety and well-being;
Whereas during the COVID-19 pandemic, athletic administrators have been at the
forefront of overseeing their secondary school educational programs, as
re-opening requires wisdom in preparation, adaptation, change, and
relearning to be shared with other school officials; and
Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has shown the importance of athletic
administrators and interscholastic athletics during a critical moment in
our Nation's history: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) supports the recognition of Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators' Day on December 15, 2020;
(2) commends athletic administrators for their commitment
and leadership provided to student-athletes at the secondary
school level, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
(3) commends the National Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators Association as the leading organization that
prepares those who lead secondary school athletics throughout
the country, providing education, compassion, and preparation
within the profession.
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