[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1022 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1022

 Expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2024 as 
                ``National March into Literacy Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 20, 2024

Mr. Allen submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2024 as 
                ``National March into Literacy Month''.

Whereas child literacy is essential for a child's success in the United States;
Whereas literacy must be addressed early to have the most significant impact;
Whereas elementary and secondary education environments of all varieties in the 
        United States should include an emphasis on literacy;
Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of these education 
        environments prepare children to achieve their dreams;
Whereas research shows individuals who can read at the high school level are 
        more likely to be hired in the workforce and less likely to be 
        incarcerated;
Whereas more public awareness of the issue of literacy in the United States is 
        needed;
Whereas the ability to read transforms lives and provides children with the 
        means to become productive members of society and to improve their 
        communities;
Whereas promoting not only child literacy but also adult literacy is of critical 
        importance; and
Whereas events are planned to celebrate literacy during the annual National 
        March into Literacy Month, held in the month of March 2024: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of ``National 
        March into Literacy Month'';
            (2) applauds students, parents, teachers, and school 
        leaders from elementary and secondary education environments of 
        all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, 
        and contributions to society in the United States;
            (3) encourages all parents and schools, during March into 
        Literacy Month, to promote literacy; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold 
        appropriate programs, events, and activities during National 
        March into Literacy Month to raise public awareness of reading 
        as an essential skill.
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