[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H808]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, as students sat 
crisscross apple sauce intently listening, I began reading ``The Very 
Hungry Caterpillar'' by Eric Carle.
  The book was about a caterpillar that continued eating and eventually 
built a cocoon.
  He pushed his way out as a beautiful butterfly.
  Read Across America encourages educators and parents to highlight the 
significance and fun of reading.
  March is National Reading Month.
  Madam Speaker, Ms. Sarah Joyner, a former student of mine is the 
teacher of this fantastic class. Ms. Sarah's class is as beautiful as a 
butterfly. I am so proud of Ms. Sarah for devoting herself to her 
students and transforming their lives for over 30 years.
  I congratulate Sarah on a successful teaching career and her upcoming 
retirement.

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