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A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2025, as Read Across America Day. 1
WHEREAS, reading is the building block to learning and the foundation for future 2
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 schools and the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and 8
WHEREAS, Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that 9
promotes literacy and adult involvement in the education of pupils, and was celebrated on 10
March 2, 2025, in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday; and 11
WHEREAS, the theme of this year's event, "Celebrate a Nation of Diverse 12
Readers," reminds children of all ages that learning to read is fun and one of the most 13
important things they will learn to do; and 14
WHEREAS, pupils, parents, teachers, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and 15
business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events to 16
celebrate the joy of reading; and 17
WHEREAS, the Kentucky Education Association, local schools, libraries, 18
bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will commemorate Read 19
Across America Day; 20
NOW, THEREFORE, 21
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 22
Kentucky: 23
Section 1. The members of the Senate enthusiastically endorse Read Across 24
America and encourage the citizens of the Commonwealth to engage in programs and 25
activities to make America's children the best readers in the world. 26
Section 2. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 27 UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 2023
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Resolution to Senator Stephen West. 1