[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 15 (Wednesday, February 25, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S1015]
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              SENATE RESOLUTION 181--CONCERNING MARCH 2ND

  Mr. ROBB, (for himself and Mr. Jeffords) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 181

       Whereas reading is a basic skill for a quality education, a 
     requirement for a successful life's work, and a source of 
     pleasure throughout life;
       Whereas reading ability is essential to our nation's 
     ability to remain competitive in a global economy;
       Whereas the American Library Association, the National 
     Family Literacy Council, the National Association of 
     Elementary School Principals, Reading Is Fundamental, the 
     International Reading Association, the Boys and Girls Clubs 
     of America, and others have joined with the National 
     Education Association to use March 2 as a national day to 
     celebrate reading: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that--
       (1) March 2, 1998 shall be known as ``Read Across America 
     Day'' to focus on the basic component of learning; and
       (2) every child should be in the company of someone who 
     will read to him or her on March 2, Dr. Seuss's birthday; and
       (3) the success of Dr. Seuss and many others like him in 
     encouraging children to discover the joy of books is 
     applauded; and
       (4) all parents are encouraged to read with their children 
     for at least one half hour on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss 
     to help us realize the goal of having the best readers in the 
     world.

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