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IV
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 158
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize Friday, March 1,
2019, as Read Across America Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for himself and Mrs. DAVIS of California) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Education and Labor
RESOLUTION
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize Friday,
March 1, 2019, as Read Across America Day.
Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education
and professional success, and is 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 read-
ing assistance, including through the programs author-
ized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and through annual ap-
propriations for library and literacy programs; and
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•HRES 158 IH
Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned
about reading and education have joined with the Na-
tional Education Association (NEA) to use March 2nd to
celebrate reading and all authors who ignite a love of
reading: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) honors all authors for their success in en-
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couraging children to discover the joy of reading, in-
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cluding authors like Theodor Geisel (also known as
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‘‘Dr. Seuss’’), and Patricia McKissack;
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(2) honors the 22nd anniversary of Read Across
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America Day;
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(3) encourages parents, educators, and commu-
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nities to read with their children for at least 30 min-
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utes on Read Across America Day in honor of the
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commitment of the House of Representatives to
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building a Nation of readers; and
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(4) encourages the people of the United States
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to observe Read Across America Day with appro-
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priate ceremonies and activities.
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