[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 34 (Friday, February 29, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S1433]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 465--DESIGNATING MARCH 3, 2008, AS ``READ ACROSS 
                             AMERICA DAY''

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

                              S. Res. 465

       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 3 to celebrate reading and the birth 
     of Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates March 3, 2008, 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 11th 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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