S*557 Session 113 (1999-2000)
S*0557 Concurrent Resolution, By Setzler
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999 AS "READ ACROSS
AMERICA DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, URGING EVERY CITIZEN IN THE PALMETTO STATE TO
ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IS READ-TO BY A CARING ADULT AT LEAST ONCE ON THAT
DAY, AND REDEDICATING THIS STATE TO EFFORTS WHICH ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES TO PLACE SOUTH CAROLINA'S CHILDREN AMONG THE BEST READERS IN THE
NATION.
03/03/99 Senate Introduced SJ-5
03/03/99 Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations SJ-5
03/09/99 Senate Polled out of committee Invitations SJ-15
03/09/99 Senate Committee report: Favorable Invitations SJ-15
03/11/99 Senate Adopted, sent to House SJ-27
03/15/99 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-2
POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE
MAJORITY FAVORABLE
March 9, 1999
S. 557
Introduced by Senator Setzler
S. Printed 3/9/99--S.
Read the first time March 3, 1999.
THE COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 557), designating Tuesday, March 2, 1999, as "Read Across America Day" in South Carolina, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999, AS "READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, URGING EVERY CITIZEN IN THE PALMETTO STATE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IS READ TO BY A CARING ADULT AT LEAST ONCE ON THAT DAY, AND REDEDICATING THIS STATE TO EFFORTS WHICH ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO PLACE SOUTH CAROLINA'S CHILDREN AMONG THE BEST READERS IN THE NATION.
Whereas, the State of South Carolina has committed itself to a course of raising academic standards for all students; and
Whereas, the citizens of the State of South Carolina stand firmly committed to promoting reading as a catalyst for our students' future academic success, their preparation for America's jobs of the future, and their ability to compete in a global economy; and
Whereas, the General Assembly has provided significant leadership in the area of education reform, grounded in the principle that educational investment is key to the state's well being and long-term quality of life; and
Whereas, "Read Across America", a national celebration of Dr. Suess's birthday on March 2, promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of our students; and
Whereas, "Read Across America" is a project of great merit and is highly deserving of enthusiastic support. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, designate Tuesday, March 2, 1999, as "Read Across America Day" in South Carolina, urge every citizen in the Palmetto State to ensure that every child is read to by a caring adult at least once on that day, and rededicate this State to efforts which engage in programs and activities to place South Carolina's children among the best readers in the nation.
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