Bill Text: CA AR69 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relative to Read Across America Day.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 58-16)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-29 - Read. Adopted. [AR69 Detail]

Download: California-2023-AR69-Introduced.html

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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION

House Resolution

No. 69

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Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi

February 07, 2024

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Relative to Read Across America Day.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

HR 69, as introduced, Muratsuchi.

Digest Key

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Bill Text

WHEREAS, Reading is a building block of learning and the foundation for future success; and

WHEREAS, In 1998, the National Education Association celebrated the Read Across America campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reading; and

WHEREAS, The California Teachers Association celebrates Read Across America and the positive impact it has made in the schools and the State of California; and

WHEREAS, Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils, and is celebrated on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday; and

WHEREAS, To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, educators, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events throughout the nation; and

WHEREAS, On March 2, 2024, 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 it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly joins the California Teachers Association in recognizing March 2, 2024, as Read Across America Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.