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          Bill No:  ACR 22
          Author:   Mendoza (D), et al
          Amended:  3/2/09 in Assembly
          Vote:     21

           
          WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE

           ASSEMBLY FLOOR  :  Read and adopted, 3/2/09


           SUBJECT  :    Read Across America Day

           SOURCE  :     California Teachers Association


           DIGEST  :    This resolution recognizes March 2, 2009, as  
          Read Across America Day.

           ANALYSIS  :    This resolution makes the following  
          legislative findings:

          1. Reading is the building block to learning, and is the  
             foundation for future success.
           
          2. In 1998, the National Education Association started its  
             "Read Across America" campaign to encourage children to  
             read every day and to raise awareness about the  
             importance of reading.
           
          3. The California Teachers Association celebrates "Read  
             Across America" and the positive impact it has made in  
             the schools and the State of California.
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          4. "Read Across America" is a national celebration of  
             reading on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday that  
             promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the  
             education of pupils.

          5. 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.
           
          6. Pupils, parents, teachers, sports figures, celebrities,  
             firefighters, and business and community leaders are  
             taking part in "Read Across America" events to celebrate  
             the joy of reading.

          7. On March 2, 2009, the National Education Association,  
             the California Teachers Association, local schools,  
             libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community  
             organizations will commemorate "Read Across America  
             Day".

          This resolution recognizes March 2, 2009, as Read Across  
          America Day.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :    Fiscal Com.:  No

           SUPPORT  :   (Verified  3/25/09)

          California Teachers Association (source)
          California Library Association
          National Education Association


          CTW:mw  3/25/09   Senate Floor Analyses 

                         SUPPORT/OPPOSITION:  SEE ABOVE

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