[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H927-H928]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING READ ACROSS AMERICA

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Read 
Across America Week. On Sunday, we kicked off Read Across America Day, 
marking the start of National Reading Month.
  Each March, teachers, students, parents, librarians, and more all 
acknowledge the importance of literacy and reading for all Americans.
  For more than 20 years, Read Across America has been a nationwide 
tradition, held annually on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. 
Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community 
centers bring young people together to experience the magic of books. 
This celebration fosters a lifelong love of reading and reminds 
students that, with every page turned, they can explore new worlds and 
expand their horizons.
  The message is clear, though: Through books, you can do anything and 
go anywhere.
  Mr. Speaker, I join President Trump in committing to instilling a 
love for reading among all of our Nation's youth and recognizing this 
special occasion.

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  As Dr. Seuss wisely said: ``The more that you read, the more things 
you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.''

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