[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
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[H. Res. 146 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 146

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         March 5, 2009.
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 50 national organizations concerned about reading and 
        education have joined with the National Education Association to use 
        March 2 to celebrate reading and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also known 
        as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success 
        in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading;
            (2) honors the 12th anniversary of Read Across America Day;
            (3) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 
        minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the 
        House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day 
        with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.