[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 37 (Thursday, March 2, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S1583]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 79--DESIGNATING MARCH 2, 2017, AS ``READ ACROSS 
                             AMERICA DAY''

  Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Carper, Mr. 
Cochran, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Markey, Mr. Tillis, and Mrs. Capito) submitted 
the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 79

       Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality 
     education and professional success and 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 under 
     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 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, 2017, as ``Read Across America 
     Day'';
       (2) honors--
       (A) Theodor Geisel (commonly known as ``Dr. Seuss'') for 
     his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of 
     reading; and
       (B) the 20th anniversary of Read Across America Day; and
       (3) encourages--
       (A) 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
       (B) the people of the United States to observe Read Across 
     America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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