PRINTER'S NO. 3735
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
989
Session of
2018
INTRODUCED BY STURLA, GREINER, READSHAW, DiGIROLAMO, BIZZARRO,
LONGIETTI, CALTAGIRONE, JAMES, HILL-EVANS, ENGLISH, RYAN,
MILLARD, SAINATO, DRISCOLL, KINSEY, M. QUINN, ROEBUCK,
MENTZER, WATSON AND D. COSTA, JUNE 19, 2018
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
JUNE 19, 2018
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of September 24 through 29, 2018, 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 on to a
postsecondary degree or complete a job training program is
negatively impacted; and
WHEREAS, A lack of literacy skills increases the chance of
unemployment or underemployment, potentially impeding an
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
that reading to children by adults has a direct impact on
children's academic achievement; and
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WHEREAS, According to the National Center for Education
Statistics, approximately 13% of adults in Pennsylvania lack the
basic literacy 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 to support literacy initiatives and 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 29, 2018;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of September 24 through 29, 2018, as "National Adult
Education and Family Literacy Week" in Pennsylvania.
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