IV 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 250 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 4, 2011 Mr. Ruppersberger submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending Free Comic Book Day as an enjoyable and creative approach to promoting literacy and celebrating a unique American art form.

Whereas Free Comic Book Day promotes literacy by distributing free reading material on the first Saturday of May; Whereas Free Comic Book Day is dedicated to increasing awareness of and an interest in comics through an innovative marketing campaign; Whereas comics have proven to be a wonderful educational tool to help reluctant readers to take an interest in, and develop a life-long love of, reading; Whereas comic books are a fun and exciting way to introduce kids to reading and help children comprehend storylines; Whereas a growing number of schools are using comics to teach kids narration, dialogue, and visual design; Whereas the fastest growing section of public libraries is the comic book “graphic novel” section; and Whereas comics and graphic novels are increasingly being recognized as serious literature: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives congratulates and commends Free Comic Book Day as an enjoyable and creative approach to promoting literacy and celebrating a unique American art form.