[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 549 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 549

 Encouraging the President of the United States to designate a ``Read 
                         Across America Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 2, 2004

Ms. Pelosi (for herself and Mr. George Miller of California) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                      Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Encouraging the President of the United States to designate a ``Read 
                         Across America Day''.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for high-quality education and 
        professional success, and a source of pleasure throughout life;
Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United 
        States is to remain competitive in the global economy;
Whereas Congress, through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-
        110) and the new Reading First, Early Reading First, and Improving 
        Literacy Through School Libraries programs, has placed great emphasis on 
        reading intervention and provided additional resources for reading 
        assistance; and
Whereas more than 40 national associations concerned about reading and education 
        have joined with the National Education Association to use March 2, the 
        anniversary of the birth of Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, to 
        celebrate reading: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) encourages the President to designate a ``Read Across 
        America Day'';
            (2) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his 
        success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading;
            (3) encourages parents to read with their children for at 
        least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. 
        Seuss and in celebration of reading; and
            (4) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States to observe the day 
        with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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