Bill Text: MI HR0031 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare March 2019 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 49-2)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-28 - Adopted [HR0031 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0031-Enrolled.html
Reps. Stone, Sabo, Love, Brenda Carter, Warren, Lasinski, Clemente, Koleszar, Hertel, Pagan, Bolden, Manoogian, Kennedy, Kuppa, Shannon, Coleman, Sowerby, Rabhi, Hood, Sneller, Cherry, Chirkun, Byrd, Peterson, Pohutsky, Tyrone Carter, Garrett, Hope, Wittenberg, Elder, Robinson, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Hammoud, Guerra, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Witwer, Anthony, Camilleri, Greig, Hoadley, Gay-Dagnogo, Whitsett, Haadsma, Yancey, Cynthia Johnson, Calley and Crawford offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 31.
A resolution to declare March 2019 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Reading helps kids discover their own voices; and
Whereas, Reading opens minds to creativity, adventure, and opportunity; and
Whereas, The members of the Michigan House of Representatives are dedicated to providing a quality education to all the children in Michigan; and
Whereas, The residents of Michigan believe that reading is fundamental to children’s development and education. Literacy empowers parents to read to their children in their role as their children’s first teacher; and
Whereas, Reading is essential to everyday life, both inside and outside of the classroom. Reading opens doors and allows children to explore the entire world and beyond. Reading is also a cornerstone to build productive contributing citizens, capable of reaching their potential; and
Whereas, We recognize and promote the importance of community and parental involvement in every child’s success in school; and
Whereas, The House of Representatives is committed to helping Michigan’s children be successful throughout their academics; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of the legislative body declare March 2019 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.
