PRINTER'S NO. 2414
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
496
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY STURLA, LONGIETTI, BIZZARRO, DEAN, O'BRIEN,
KINSEY, TOOHIL, HENNESSEY, DUSH, SONNEY, SCHLOSSBERG, THOMAS,
DRISCOLL, BOBACK, ENGLISH, FREEMAN, B. MILLER, WARD,
WHEATLEY, RYAN, HILL-EVANS, DiGIROLAMO, MILLARD, READSHAW,
ROZZI, CALTAGIRONE, MURT, MENTZER AND WATSON,
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of September 24 through 30, 2017, as
"National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The literacy of the residents of Pennsylvania is
essential for their economic well-being and for the prosperity
of this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Without literacy skills, an individual's ability to
complete high school or an equivalency program, continue onto a
postsecondary degree or complete a job training program is
negatively impacted; and
WHEREAS, A lack of literacy skills increases an individual's
chances of encountering unemployment or underemployment, which
may impede the individual's ability to provide for his or her
family; and
WHEREAS, Literacy among adults is key to ensuring the
educational success of future generations, with research showing
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that reading to children by adults has a direct impact on
children's academic achievement; and
WHEREAS, According to the National Center for Education
Statistics, approximately 13% of adults in Pennsylvania lack the
basic reading and math skills to read and follow medical
instructions, placing the health of affected individuals and
their families at risk; and
WHEREAS, "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week"
highlights the need for the nation to support efforts to ensure
that everyone has the necessary literacy skills to succeed at
home, at work and in society; and
WHEREAS, "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week"
is being celebrated from September 24 through 30, 2017;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of September 24 through 30, 2017, as "National Adult
Education and Family Literacy Week" in Pennsylvania.
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