PRINTER'S NO. 836
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
142
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY BULLOCK, BURNS, QUIGLEY, READSHAW, MURT, O'BRIEN,
BIZZARRO, TOOHIL, DONATUCCI, KINSEY, SOLOMON, TOEPEL,
YOUNGBLOOD, LONGIETTI, CALTAGIRONE, WATSON, J. HARRIS,
FREEMAN, MILLARD, SONNEY, DUSH, V. BROWN, BOBACK,
SCHLOSSBERG, MARSICO, DiGIROLAMO, SCHWEYER, O'NEILL, McNEILL,
MACKENZIE, MENTZER, HENNESSEY, SAMUELSON, ROEBUCK AND
PICKETT, MARCH 9, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MARCH 9, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 2, 2017, as "Read Across America Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The residents of this Commonwealth stand firmly
committed to promoting reading as the catalyst for our students'
future academic success, their preparation for America's jobs of
the future and their ability to compete in a global economy; and
WHEREAS, Community involvement in public education and
reading activities is an important way to foster educational
growth among children; and
WHEREAS, The National Education Association's "Read Across
America Day" began in 1998 as the largest celebration of reading
ever held in our nation's history; and
WHEREAS, "Read Across America Day" continues to be the
nation's largest reading event, with millions of readers
participating in a variety of reading activities; and
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WHEREAS, The works of Dr. Seuss, the pen name of Theodor
Seuss Geisel, continue to inspire many people of all ages to
love reading; and
WHEREAS, "Read Across America Day" is held annually on Dr.
Seuss' birthday to promote reading and adult involvement in the
education of our children; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize March
2, 2017, as "Read Across America Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, in support of
the National Education Association's "Read Across America Day,"
call on the residents of this Commonwealth to make an extra
effort to encourage reading among children in celebration of
reading and Dr. Seuss.
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