[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 2, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1226-S1227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 384--DESIGNATING MARCH 2, 2016, AS ``READ ACROSS 
                             AMERICA DAY''

  Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. Reed of Rhode Island, Mr. Cochran, Mr. 
Kaine, Mr. Durbin, and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following resolution; 
which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 384

       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 has placed great emphasis on reading 
     intervention and providing additional resources for reading 
     assistance, including through the programs authorized by the 
     Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
     6301 et seq.) and through annual appropriations for library 
     and literacy programs; and
       Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about 
     reading and education

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     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, 2016, as ``Read Across America 
     Day'';
       (2) honors Theodor Geisel (commonly known as ``Dr. Seuss'') 
     for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy 
     of reading;
       (3) celebrates the 19th 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 country of readers; 
     and
       (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities.

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