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                                                                  ACR 22
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          Date of Hearing:   February 26, 2009

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                 Ted W. Lieu, Chair
                 ACR 22 (Mendoza) - As Introduced:  February 10, 2009
           
          SUBJECT  :   Read Across America Day

           SUMMARY  :   Recognizes March 2, 2009, as Read Across America Day.  
            Specifically,  this resolution  makes the following legislative  
          findings:  

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

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

          3)The theme of this year's event, "Reading is Cool," 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 2, 2009, the National Education Association, the  
            California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries,  
            bookstores, and other community organizations will commemorate  
            "Read Across America Day".

           FISCAL EFFECT  :   None

           REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION  :   

           Support 
           
          None on file.

           Opposition 
           
          None on file.

           
          Analysis Prepared by  :    Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800