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                                                                  ACR 120
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          Date of Hearing:   February 25, 2010

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                 Ted W. Lieu, Chair
                 ACR 120 (Mendoza) - As Introduced:  February 9, 2010
           
          SUBJECT  :   Read Across America Day

           SUMMARY  :  Recognizes March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America  
          Day".   Specifically,  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 2 that promotes literacy,  
            reading and adult involvement in the education of pupils.

          3)The theme of this year's event, "Serve Up A Good Book,"  
            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, 2010, the National Education Association, the  
            California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries,  
            bookstores, businesses, 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