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BACK TO SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAY
September 1,2021
WHEREAS,in recognition of Tigard's teachers,coaches,parents,school district
employees,volunteers,mentors and school board officials,the Tigard City Council
extends their profound appreciation for your distinguished service,innovation,creativity
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and dedication to our children throughout a remote-learning school year dominated by
the effects of Covid-19;and
WHEREAS,after a year of distance learning and limited,altered,or discontinued activities
and celebrations of school milestones,Tigard teachers,aides,principals,school board
members and supporting school staff are preparing to welcome the return of in-person
Tigard-Tualatin School District students;and
WHEREAS,the diverse,supportive and engaging in-person classroom structure and
experiences embraced by the Tigard-Tualatin School District community allows educators
to support students and each other and build a durable sense of community that buoys
parents,students and families;and
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# WHEREAS,Tigard school routines have been sorely missed by students,parents and
t the community over the course of 2020 and a new recognition of and appreciation for
the difficult job educators take on everyday exists in households across the city;and
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WHEREAS,Tigard families are eagerly anticipating the return of in-person learning and
connections that have been the cornerstone of a student's educational experience and
contributed to lifelong memories,friendships and successful future careers.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tigard City Council does hereby
proclaim the September 1,2021 as
BACK TO SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAY
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in Tigard,Oregon and encourages residents to recognize the important role that dedicated
educators play in developing a great community for future generations.Thank you teachers
for all you do to fill so many roles-mentors,role models,coaches and motivators—in the
community.
Dated this 24th day of August 2021
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City
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Jason B. Snider, Mayor
City of Tigard
Attest:
i Carol Krager, City Recor
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