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Bill 557

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      557
Type of Legislation:              Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                 Senate
Introduced Date:                  19990303
Primary Sponsor:                  Setzler
All Sponsors:                     Setzler
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\dka\3261sd99.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     19990316
Subject:                          Read Across America Day; March 2, 1999; 
                                  Resolutions


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
Senate  19990316  Received from House
House   19990315  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
Senate  19990311  Adopted, sent to House
Senate  19990309  Polled out of Committee: Favorable     10 SI
Senate  19990303  Introduced, referred to Committee      10 SI


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Revised on March 9, 1999 - Word format

POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE

MAJORITY FAVORABLE

March 9, 1999

S. 557

S. Printed 3/9/99--S.

Read the first time March 3, 1999.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 557), designating Tuesday, March 2, 1999, as "Read Across America Day" in South Carolina, etc., respectfully

Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.

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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