[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 878 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 878

Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy 
                                  Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 29, 2009

 Mr. Platts submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy 
                                  Day.

Whereas National Family Literacy Day is held on November 1;
Whereas children spend 5 times as much time outside the classroom as they do in 
        school, and a parent's education and income are 2 of the biggest factors 
        in determining a child's success in school;
Whereas children who participate in family literacy programs demonstrate 
        significant gains in oral language skills and score higher on 
        standardized tests;
Whereas National Family Literacy Day encourages parents to become involved in 
        their children's education and schoolwork;
Whereas approximately 8,000 literacy programs and schools will hold readings, 
        workshops, book drives, and family activities at libraries and community 
        centers across the country in honor of National Family Literacy Day; and
Whereas National Family Literacy Day highlights multigenerational learning, the 
        importance of literacy for children and adults, and parental involvement 
        in the education of their children: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Family 
        Literacy Day; and
            (2) recognizes the benefits of parental involvement in a 
        child's education.
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