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                                                                  ACR 120
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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 120 (Mendoza)
          As Introduced February 9, 2010
          Majority vote 

           RULES               10-0                                        
           
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          |Ayes:|Lieu, Gaines, Adams,      |     |                          |
          |     |Furutani, Hagman,         |     |                          |
          |     |Mendoza, Silva, Swanson,  |     |                          |
          |     |Torlakson, Yamada         |     |                          |
          |     |                          |     |                          |
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           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

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


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