| 1 | | - | Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17 CHAPTER 17 Relative to Read Across America Day. [ Filed with Secretary of State March 14, 2019. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 17, Leyva. Read Across America Day.This measure would recognize March 1, 2019, as Read Across America Day, and would call upon all Californians to observe this day by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Reading is the building block to learning and the foundation for future success; andWHEREAS, In 1998, the National Education Association celebrated the Read Across America campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reading; andWHEREAS, The California Teachers Association celebrates Read Across America and the positive impact it has made in the schools and the State of California; andWHEREAS, Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils, and will be celebrated on March 1 in honor of Dr. Seusss birthday; andWHEREAS, To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, teachers, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events throughout the nation; andWHEREAS, On March 1, 2019, the National Education Association, the California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will commemorate Read Across America Day; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes March 1, 2019, as Read Across America Day, and calls upon all Californians to observe this day by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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| 1 | + | Enrolled March 11, 2019 Passed IN Senate February 28, 2019 Passed IN Assembly March 07, 2019 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17Introduced by Senators Leyva and WilkFebruary 20, 2019 Relative to Read Across America Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSCR 17, Leyva. Read Across America Day.This measure would recognize March 1, 2019, as Read Across America Day, and would call upon all Californians to observe this day by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities.Digest Key Fiscal Committee: NO Bill TextWHEREAS, Reading is the building block to learning and the foundation for future success; andWHEREAS, In 1998, the National Education Association celebrated the Read Across America campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reading; andWHEREAS, The California Teachers Association celebrates Read Across America and the positive impact it has made in the schools and the State of California; andWHEREAS, Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils, and will be celebrated on March 1 in honor of Dr. Seusss birthday; andWHEREAS, To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, teachers, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events throughout the nation; andWHEREAS, On March 1, 2019, the National Education Association, the California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will commemorate Read Across America Day; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes March 1, 2019, as Read Across America Day, and calls upon all Californians to observe this day by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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