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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 30 (Mendoza) 
          As Amended  February 9, 2012
          Majority vote
           
           RULES               10-0                                        
           
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          |Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Alejo,    |     |                          |
          |     |Butler, Carter, Donnelly, |     |                          |
          |     |Hagman, Hueso, Knight,    |     |                          |
          |     |Williams                  |     |                          |
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           SUMMARY  :  Recognizes March 2, 2012, 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, "Sink Your Teeth into a Good 
            Book," teaches children of all ages the importance of being 
            environmentally conscious, and reminds children that learning 
            to read is fun and one of the most important things they will 
            learn to do.

          4)On March 2, 2012, 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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