{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cleaver-graves-bell-alford-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-honoring", "Cleaver, Graves, Bell, Alford Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring America\u2019s Teachers", "2026-05-05", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 Today, in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Sam Graves (R-MO), Wesley Bell (D-MO), and Mark Alford (R-MO) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize the lasting impact of America\u2019s teachers. The bipartisan resolution highlights the critical role that teachers play in preparing the next generation, and encourages every American to show appreciation for the teacher and education staff in their life.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s teachers are the bedrock of our education system, providing the wisdom and care needed to shape our children into the bright, honest, and moral individuals that make our communities strong,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cEvery American remembers a handful of teachers that left a lasting impact on their life, and today\u2019s resolution is a small gesture demonstrating our appreciation for everything they have done, and will continue to do, to improve the lives of students nationwide.\u201d\n\n\u201cThank you to America\u2019s teachers who are committed to ensuring that our students get the quality education they deserve,\u201d said Congressman Graves. \u201cTheir tireless efforts and dedication ensure that our students can learn and succeed. Throughout my life, I\u2019ve been fortunate to learn from many great teachers, as have my kids and grandkids. Teacher Appreciation Week is a great opportunity to thank our teachers and I\u2019m proud to join with my colleagues from across Missouri to recognize the critical role they play in our great state and across the country.\u201d\n\n\u201cI can\u2019t say enough about how important teachers are to the fabric of our country. Every day, teachers inspire generations of students, instilling a desire for knowledge and a determination to make a change in the world around them. I was lucky enough to learn from some wonderful teachers growing up, and was able to pour back those lessons into my own students. I\u2019m proud to join my Missouri colleagues in recognizing the importance of teachers in America, who deserve to be celebrated not only on Teacher Appreciation Week, but all the time,\u201d said Congressman Bell.\n\n\u201cThank you to Missouri\u2019s hard-working teachers who go above and beyond every day to shape and inspire our future generations while instilling valuable knowledge in our students. I\u2019m grateful for their dedication to our children in the fourth district and across the Show Me State. Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize their critical role in preparing the next generation for success. I\u2019m proud to join my Missouri colleagues in this bipartisan resolution honoring the lasting impact of America\u2019s teachers,\u201d said Congressman Mark Alford\n\nOfficial text of the resolution from Reps. Cleaver, Graves, Bell, and Alford is available here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-06-24T06:25:30Z", "2026-06-24T06:26:49Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cleaver-graves-bell-alford-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-honoring"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.2348340824246407, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}