[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
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[S. Res. 52 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 52

       Designating March 2, 2009, as ``Read Across America Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 23, 2009

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Designating March 2, 2009, 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 50 national organizations 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 2, 2009, 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) honors the 12th anniversary of Read Across America Day;
            (4) encourages parents to read with their children for at 
        least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the 
        commitment of the Senate to building a Nation of readers; and
            (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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