SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 504
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Rotary District 5870 for its participation in Rotary
National Literacy Month; and
WHEREAS, To emphasize the importance of books and reading
in the lives of our nation's children, the Rotary Clubs of Rotary
District 5870 are planning a variety of literacy activities
during the week of March 23 through 29; and
WHEREAS, The activities and projects planned reflect the
Rotary International theme for this year, "Making Dreams Real for
our Children"; the week's projects will culminate with the
designation of March 28 as Drop Everything and Read Day; and
WHEREAS, The literacy programs designed by Rotary Clubs
throughout the Central Texas area for this week include setting
up a teen library, providing children's books for clinic waiting
rooms, collecting books for elementary schools, participating in
a Read-In at Zilker Park, and collecting and distributing books
to children at a town square event; and
WHEREAS, Rotary National Literacy Month is celebrated in
March each year and is an excellent opportunity for the clubs to
raise public awareness about the importance of literacy and
education in our communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Rotary District 5870 on its active
participation in Rotary National Literacy Month and declare
March 28 Drop Everything and Read Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Rotary District 5870 and Rotary National Literacy Month.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 24, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate