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          Date of Hearing:   March 3, 2011

                             ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
                                Nancy Skinner, Chair
                 ACR 30 (Mendoza) - As Introduced:  February 28, 2011
           
          SUBJECT  :   Read Across America Day.

           SUMMARY  :  Recognizes March 2, 2011, 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, 2011, 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 











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