WHEREAS, The Washington Constitution states that making ample provision for the education of all children residing in the state of Washington is the paramount duty of the state; and
     WHEREAS, The Washington Constitution states that the legislature shall provide for a general and uniform system of public schools; and
     WHEREAS, In order to provide children a quality education, there must be an excellent teacher in the classroom; and
     WHEREAS, Teachers deserve recognition for the education they provide students; and
     WHEREAS, There are over sixty thousand dedicated teachers in Washington State; and
     WHEREAS, Students are our future; and
     WHEREAS, Teachers are being asked to meet higher state and federal standards; and
     WHEREAS, Washington state students have had their education significantly enhanced by excellent teachers; and
     WHEREAS, One teacher is recognized each year for his or her excellence from the nine Educational Service Districts; and
     WHEREAS, Each year the nine Educational Service Districts select one teacher to be Washington's Teacher of the Year;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives honor Susan Johnson, Language Arts Teacher at Cle Elum-Roslyn High School as the 2009 Washington State Teacher of the Year; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to Susan Johnson.