PRINTER'S NO. 3197
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
685
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY BULLOCK, KULIK, PICKETT, POLINCHOCK, MALAGARI,
HOHENSTEIN, A. DAVIS, KINSEY, McCARTER, KORTZ, LONGIETTI,
PASHINSKI, MILLARD, BURNS, SONNEY, KOSIEROWSKI, BIZZARRO,
SCHLEGEL CULVER, HILL-EVANS, ISAACSON, SCHLOSSBERG, WILLIAMS,
BROOKS, KIM, MURT, FREEMAN, SAPPEY, SANCHEZ, SAYLOR, ROEBUCK,
BROWN, INNAMORATO, THOMAS, TOOHIL, CIRESI, READSHAW AND
MENTZER, JANUARY 22, 2020
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, JANUARY 22, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing March 2, 2020, 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, preparation for America's jobs of the
future and the 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, as well as the works of a diverse set of authors
from around the world, continue to inspire many people of all
ages to love reading; and
WHEREAS, "Read Across America Day" is celebrated 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, 2020, 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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