evidence_text: Rep. Howell moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
  
  Substitute for House Resolution No. 224.
  
  A resolution to declare January 28-31, 2020, as School Board Recognition Week in the state of Michigan.
  
  Whereas, Michigan is home to more than 600 boards of education that work hard to enrich the lives of Michigan’s students through education and who directly influence instruction in Michigan’s public schools; and
  
  Whereas, Article VII, Section 2, of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 states that providing for the education of Michigan’s children is a fundamental duty of state government; and
  
  Whereas, Our state’s public education system is designed to meet the educational needs of all children and to empower them to become competent, productive contributors to society in this everchanging world; and
  
  Whereas, Members of local school boards are dedicated to children, learning, and community, and devote many hours of service to elementary and secondary public education as they continually strive for improvement, excellence, and progress in education; and
  
  Whereas, Local school boards recognize that all children can be successful learners, especially when education is tailored to individual needs of the child; and
  
  Whereas, Local school board members are exceptional people who have committed themselves to this duty by governing school districts and advancing student achievement in the schools and communities in which they serve; and
  
  Whereas, During this month, we join the Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan Department of Education, local school districts, and community organizations to recognize and raise awareness of the countless efforts and contributions of school boards and school board members throughout Michigan; now, therefore, be it
  
  Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 28‑31 , 2020, as School Board Recognition Week in the state of Michigan. We urge all citizens to observe this momentous occasion.
  
  The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.