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. The Governor is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually honoring all teachers and observing Teacher’s Appreciation Day. The Governor 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 (Mar. 18, 1966). Repealed and reenacted by P.L. 24-063:2 (Sept. 26, 1997).