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This resolution commemorates National School Counseling Week from February 3-7, 2025, and recognizes the critical role school counselors play in supporting students' educational, personal, and professional development. The resolution highlights that school counselors help students explore their abilities, strengths, and interests while working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and community resources to support comprehensive counseling programs. The document emphasizes that school counselors are essential in helping students set realistic goals, develop their potential, and become productive members of society. As part of the resolution, the Rhode Island House of Representatives officially recognizes the week and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Anne-Marie Flaherty, the President of the Rhode Island School Counselor Association, thereby formally acknowledging the importance of school counselors in the state's educational ecosystem.

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