Teacher’s Appreciation Day

September 28 of each year shall be known as, “Teacher’s Appreciation Day,” and is made a special holiday in Guam in commemoration of the services rendered to the teachers of Guam to the children of Guam. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually honoring all teachers and observing Teacher’s Appreciation Day. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi shall appoint a Teacher’s Appreciation Day Committee to plan and arrange for the celebration of the day and to honor and present awards and/or recognition to teachers on September 28 of each year, which is the birth date of Confucius a long honored teacher, philosopher, poet and sage. SOURCE: GC § 225, added by P.L. 8-130:1 (Mar. 18, 1966). Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 24-063:2 (Sept. 26, 1997). 2024 NOTE: Reference to the “Governor” replaced with I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi pursuant to 5 GCA § 1510.