III 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 68 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2005 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Kennedy) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 2, 2005, as Read Across America Day.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is 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 Reading First, Early Reading First, and Improving Literacy Through School Libraries programs, has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing 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

That the Senate— (1)designates March 2, 2005, 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 celebration of reading; and (4)encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.