[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Res. 69 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 69

       Designating March 3, 2003, as ``Read Across America Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 27, 2003

  Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Kennedy) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
        Designating March 3, 2003, ``Read Across America Day''.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional 
        success, and a source of pleasure throughout life;
Whereas Americans must be able to read if the Nation 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 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 Senate--
            (1) designates March 3, 2003, as ``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 a 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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