[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 268 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 268

   Designating May 20, 2002, as a day for Americans to recognize the 
 importance of teaching children about current events in an accessible 
        way to their development as both students and citizens.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                 May 14 (legislative day, May 9), 2002

   Mr. Dodd (for himself and Mr. Lieberman) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Designating May 20, 2002, as a day for Americans to recognize the 
 importance of teaching children about current events in an accessible 
        way to their development as both students and citizens.

Whereas, since its founding in 1902, the Weekly Reader has reported current 
        events in a manner that is accessible to children, thereby helping 
        millions of children learn to read, which is an indispensable foundation 
        for success in school and in life;
Whereas the Weekly Reader's accessible style has helped children understand many 
        of the important events that have shaped the world during the past 100 
        years, including World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the 
        Civil Rights movement, Vietnam, the first Moon landing, the collapse of 
        the Soviet Union, and the tragic events of September 11, 2001;
Whereas a citizenry well informed about national and international current 
        events is critical to a strong democracy;
Whereas the Weekly Reader is read by nearly 11,000,000 children each week in 
        every State, and in more than 90 percent of the school districts in the 
        United States; and
Whereas on May 20, 2002, children around the country will join the Weekly Reader 
        in celebrating its 100th birthday: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates May 20, 2002, as a day for Americans to 
        recognize the importance of teaching children about current 
        events in an accessible way to their development as both 
        students and citizens; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe that 
        day with appropriate activities.
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