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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
HOUSE
RESOLUTION 1013 By: West (Tammy)
AS INTRODUCED
A Resolution proclaiming April as National Poetry
Month; and encouraging the obser vation and
celebration of National Poetry Month.
WHEREAS, the Academy of American Poets established the month of
April as National Poetry Month in 1996; and
WHEREAS, National Poetry Month seeks to highlight the
extraordinary legacy and ongoing achievement of American poets,
introduce Americans to the pleasures and benefits of reading poetry,
bring poets and poetry to the public in immediate and innovative
ways, and make poetry an important part of our children 's education;
and
WHEREAS, National Poetry Month, under the leadership and
direction of the Academy of American Poets, is now the largest
literary celebration in the world; and
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WHEREAS, poetry enhances and enriches the lives of all
Americans; and
WHEREAS, poetry, as an essential part of the arts and
humanities, affects every aspect of life in America today, including
education, the economy, and community pride and development; and
WHEREAS, poetry has produced some of the nation 's leading
creative artists and has inspired other artists in fiel ds such as
music, theatre, film, dance, and the visual arts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT April 1 through April 30, 202 5, is hereby proclaimed to be
National Poetry Month in Oklahoma.
THAT public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people
of Oklahoma are encouraged to observe this month, to celebrate the
cultural riches our state has to offer and to recognize the
important role of poetry in creating and sus taining this great
nation with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
DIRECT TO CALENDAR.