PRINTER'S NO. 1156
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
175
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY MARTIN, AUMENT, ARGALL, EICHELBERGER, BROWNE,
FARNESE, RESCHENTHALER, GREENLEAF, BREWSTER, SABATINA,
RAFFERTY, COSTA AND FOLMER, SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 our residents is essential for the
economic well-being of this Commonwealth and allows residents to
fully participate in the processes of government; and
WHEREAS, Literacy and education are a prerequisite to
individuals achieving the full benefit of opportunities in our
communities; and
WHEREAS, The economy and our position in the global economy
depend on having a literate, skilled population; and
WHEREAS, Parents who read to their children and parents'
education levels have a direct impact on the educational success
of their children; and
WHEREAS, Thirteen percent of adults in this Commonwealth lack
the reading, math or English skills to read a prescription and
follow medical instructions, endangering their lives and the
lives of their loved ones; and
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