[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 37 (Thursday, March 1, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S1319]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 422--DESIGNATING MARCH 2, 2018, AS ``READ ACROSS 
                             AMERICA DAY''

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

                              S. Res. 422

       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, 2018, 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 21st anniversary of Read Across America Day; and
       (3) encourages--
       (A) parents, educators, and communities to read with 
     children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day 
     and promote a love of reading and opportunities for all 
     children to see themselves reflected in literature 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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