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A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2022, as Read Across America Day. 1
WHEREAS, reading is the building block to learning and is the foundation for 2
future success; and 3
WHEREAS, in 1998, the National Education Association started the Read Across 4
America campaign to encourage children to read every day and to raise awareness about 5
the importance of reading; and 6
WHEREAS, the Kentucky Education Association celebrates Read Across America 7
and the positive impact it has made in the schools and the Commonwealth of Kentucky; 8
and 9
WHEREAS, Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that 10
promotes literacy and adult involvement in the education of pupils and will be celebrated 11
on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday; and 12
WHEREAS, the theme of this year's event, "Celebrate a Nation of Diverse 13
Readers," reminds children of all ages that learning to read is fun and one of the most 14
important things they will learn to do; and 15
WHEREAS, pupils, parents, teachers, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and 16
business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events to 17
celebrate the joy of reading; and 18
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2022, the Kentucky Education Association, local schools, 19
libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will commemorate 20
Read Across America Day; 21
NOW, THEREFORE, 22
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 23
Kentucky: 24
Section 1. The members of the Senate enthusiastically endorse Read Across 25
America and encourage the citizens of the Commonwealth to engage in programs and 26
activities to make America's children the best readers in the world. 27 UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 2328
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Section 2. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 1
Resolution to Senator Morgan McGarvey. 2