[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
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[S. Res. 512 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 512

       Designating March 2, 2020, as ``Read Across America Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 27, 2020

Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Braun, Mr. Carper, Mr. Wicker, 
Ms. Hassan, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Warren, Ms. Klobuchar, and 
 Mr. Durbin) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
                             and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Designating March 2, 2020, as ``Read Across America Day''.

Whereas reading is--

    (1) a basic requirement for quality education and professional success; 
and

    (2) 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 has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing 
        additional resources for reading assistance, including through--

    (1) the programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.); and

    (2) annual appropriations for library and literacy programs; and

Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and 
        education have joined with the National Education Association to 
        designate March 2, the anniversary of the birth of Theodor Geisel 
        (commonly known as ``Dr. Seuss''), as a day to celebrate reading: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates March 2, 2020, as ``Read Across America 
        Day'';
            (2) honors--
                    (A) all authors for their success in encouraging 
                children to discover the joy of reading; and
                    (B) the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America 
                Day; and
            (3) encourages--
                    (A) parents, educators, and communities--
                            (i) to read with children for at least 30 
                        minutes on Read Across America Day; and
                            (ii) in honor of the commitment of the 
                        Senate to building a country of readers, to 
                        promote a love of reading and opportunities for 
                        all children to see themselves reflected in 
                        literature; and
                    (B) the people of the United States to observe Read 
                Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities.
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