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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, March 2, 2009, commemorated the 105th anniversary of |
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the birth of Dr. Seuss, and the students of Sunrise McMillan |
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Elementary School in Fort Worth celebrated this occasion by taking |
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part in Read Across America Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the National Education Association, |
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this annual event is designed to encourage children of all ages to |
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read; by using the works of Dr. Seuss as a focal point, it sends a |
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clear message to the children that reading is not only fun but vital |
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to their success in school; and |
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WHEREAS, Read Across America Day features the participation |
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of millions of children, parents, teachers, community leaders, and |
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noted celebrities from across the land, and is supported by some 40 |
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national organizations and associations; and |
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WHEREAS, Many students of Sunrise McMillan took part in this |
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celebration of the written word, which is not only a fitting tribute |
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to the beloved Dr. Seuss, but also an excellent opportunity to |
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instill a passion for reading in these future leaders of the Lone |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Read Across America celebration |
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of Dr. Seuss's 105th birthday at Sunrise McMillan Elementary School |
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and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a |
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memorable event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |