{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://barragan.house.gov/2024/12/12/rep-barragan-introduces-resolution-recognizing-december-14th-2024-as-interscholastic-athletic-administrators-day/", "Rep. Barrag\u00e1n Introduces Resolution Recognizing December 14th, 2024 as Interscholastic Athletic Administrator\u2019s Day", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Democrat", "House", "CA", "Nanette Diaz Barrag\u00e1n", "B001300", "barragan.house.gov", "barragan", "https://barragan.house.gov/news", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\n12 December 2024\n\nContact: Kevin G. McGuire, 202-538-2386 (mobile)\n\nKevin.McGuire@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barrag\u00e1n (CA-44), along with Congressman Marc Veasy (TX-33) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced a resolution to recognize December 14th as Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Day. Middle and high school athletic administrators play key roles in developing and maintaining high-quality education-based athletic programs for our nation\u2019s youth that promote physical activity, encourage healthy social connections and interactions, contribute to positive mental health, and foster academic success among student-athletes.\n\n\u201cI am proud to reintroduce my resolution acknowledging the essential contributions of interscholastic athletic administrators,\u201d said Rep. Barrag\u00e1n. \u201cThese administrators are champions of student success, fostering health, discipline, and academic achievement through school sports programs. They lay the groundwork for young athletes who may one day shine representing Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to partner with Rep. Barragan to introduce this resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Day on December 14th,\u201d said Congressman Marc Veasey. \u201cAthletic administrators play a vital role in our children\u2019s development. They not only provide opportunities for students to pursue their athletic passions and abilities, but also foster a sense of community and belonging. Their work ensures the success of students with athletic aspirations. Without them, our children\u2019s education and their ability to chase their dreams would be significantly diminished. It\u2019s an honor to give long overdue recognition to these dedicated professionals.\u201d\n\n\u201cAthletic administrators have such an important role in the lives of the students they serve. I\u2019m proud to again introduce this resolution for Interscholastic Athletic Administrators\u2019 Day to recognize their important work.\u201d said Senator Braun.\n\n\u201cThe job of being an athletic administrator is a very demanding job and it requires a huge commitment from our athletic administrators and families,\u201d said Phil Rison, Executive Director of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. \u201cAthletic administrators are coaching coaches and working with student-athletes to ensure our programs are developing them through the curriculum of sport. We are so thankful that Congress recognizes that daily effort and commitment. We deeply appreciate Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representative Nanette Barrag\u00e1n (D-CA) along with Representatives Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN) and Marc Veasey (D-TX) for leading this resolution of support.\u201d\n\nResearch shows that student-athletes who participate in their school\u2019s athletics program have higher attendance rates than the general school population, attain higher GPAs than non-student athletes, have lower suspension and expulsion rates than non-student athletes, and have higher graduation and college attendance rates than the general high school student body. Additionally, participation in school athletics programs is a stress outlet for many students and improves their self-confidence, self-discipline, and decision-making skills. Athletic administrators and athletics programs support over 8,000,000 US high school student-athletes alone.\n\nThe resolution is cosponsored by: Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), \u00c1ndre Carson (IN-07), Hank Johnson (GA-04), and Don Davis (NC-01)\n\nYou can find the full text of the resolution here.\n\n###\n\nCongressmember Nanette Barrag\u00e1n represents California\u2019s 44th District. 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