Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 153
CHAPTER 11
Relative to Read Across America.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
March 06, 2002.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 153, Strom-Martin.
Read Across America.
This measure would proclaim March 2, 2002, as Read Across California Day.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, The Members of the California Legislature have learned of the Read Across America campaign created by the National Education Association with the full support of the California Teachers Association to motivate children to read; and
WHEREAS, The Members of the California Legislature stand firmly committed to promoting reading as the catalyst for our pupils’ future academic success, their preparation for California’s and America’s jobs of the future, and their ability to compete in a global economy; and
WHEREAS, The Members of the California Legislature believe in the importance of joining teachers in their efforts to enhance community involvement in the education of our youth; and
WHEREAS, The Members of the California Legislature believe that education investment is the key to our state’s well-being and long-term quality of life; and
WHEREAS, The National Education Association and the California Teachers Association Read Across America is a national celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2 that is designed to promote reading and adult involvement in the education of our state’s and nation’s pupils; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the California Legislature hereby proclaims March 2, 2002, as Read Across California Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the California Legislature calls on the residents of California to ensure that every child is in a safe place reading together with a caring adult on the evening of March 2, 2002; and be it further
Resolved, That the California Legislature enthusiastically endorses Read Across America and recommits our state to supporting programs and activities designed to make the children in our state and our nation the best readers in the world; and be it further
Resolved, That the California Legislature commends the National Education Association and the California Teachers Association for their efforts on behalf of Read Across America; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit a suitably prepared copy of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.