[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S1228]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 512--DESIGNATING MARCH 2, 2020, AS ``READ ACROSS 
                             AMERICA DAY''

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

                              S. Res. 512

       Whereas reading is--
       (1) a basic requirement for quality education and 
     professional success; and
       (2) 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--
       (1) the programs authorized under the Elementary and 
     Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.); and
       (2) 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, 2020, 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 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day; and
       (3) encourages--
       (A) parents, educators, and communities--
       (i) to read with children for at least 30 minutes on Read 
     Across America Day; and
       (ii) in honor of the commitment of the Senate to building a 
     country of readers, to promote a love of reading and 
     opportunities for all children to see themselves reflected in 
     literature; and
       (B) the people of the United States to observe Read Across 
     America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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