A resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 15, 2020.

III 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION S. RES. 778 Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day on December 15, 2020. 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 RESOLUTION Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day on December 15, 2020. Whereas school athletic programs develop young people phys- ically, 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 stu- dent athletes; VerDate Sep 11 2014 18:15 Nov 19, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR778.IS SR778 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 778 IS Whereas athletic administrators fulfill professional respon- sibilities with honesty, integrity, commitment to equity, and fairness; Whereas athletic administrators preserve, enhance, and pro- mote 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 encour- age 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 adminis- trators, who prepare, plan, and endeavor to secure stu- dent safety and well-being; Whereas during the COVID–19 pandemic, athletic adminis- trators have been at the forefront of overseeing their sec- ondary school educational programs, as re-opening re- quires 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 (1) supports the recognition of Interscholastic 2 Athletic Administrators’ Day on December 15, 2020; 3 (2) commends athletic administrators for their 4 commitment and leadership provided to student-ath- 5 VerDate Sep 11 2014 18:15 Nov 19, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR778.IS SR778 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •SRES 778 IS letes at the secondary school level, especially during 1 the COVID–19 pandemic; and 2 (3) commends the National Interscholastic Ath- 3 letic Administrators Association as the leading orga- 4 nization that prepares those who lead secondary 5 school athletics throughout the country, providing 6 education, compassion, and preparation within the 7 profession. 8 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 18:15 Nov 19, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR778.IS SR778 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS