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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 10
          Author:   Buchanan (D), et al.
          Amended:  2/28/13 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 2/28/13


           SUBJECT  :    Read Across America Day

           SOURCE  :     California Teachers Association


           DIGEST  :    This resolution recognizes March 1, 2013, as Read  
          Across America Day.

           ANALYSIS  :    This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings:

          1.Reading is the building block to learning and the foundation  
            for future success. 

          2."Read Across America" is a national celebration in honor of  
            Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 1 that promotes literacy,  
            reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils. 

          3.The theme of this year's event, "Reading Takes You Places,"  
            reminds children of all ages that learning to read is fun and  
            one of the most important things they will learn to do. 

          4.On March 1, 2013, the National Education Association, the  
            California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries,  
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            bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will  
            commemorate "Read Across America Day." 

          This resolution recognizes March 1, 2013, as "Read Across  
          America Day."

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No

           SUPPORT  :   (Verified  3/12/13)

          California Teachers Association (source) 
          California Library Association
          California Reading Association



          PQ:nl  3/12/13   Senate Floor Analyses 

                           SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  SEE ABOVE

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