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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, March 2, 2011, marks the 107th anniversary of the |
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birth of Dr. Seuss, and the students of Sunrise McMillian |
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Elementary School in Fort Worth are commemorating this occasion in |
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conjunction with Read Across America Day on March 11; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by the National Education Association, |
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this annual celebration is designed to encourage children to read, |
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and it highlights the importance of adult involvement in promoting |
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this critical skill; by using the works of Dr. Seuss as a focal |
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point, the event underscores the joy of reading for children as they |
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develop greater ability in an area that will prove vital to their |
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success; and |
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WHEREAS, Read Across America Day features the participation |
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of millions of children, parents, teachers, and community leaders |
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from across the land, and is supported by numerous national |
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organizations and associations; and |
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WHEREAS, Many students of Sunrise McMillian are taking part |
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in this celebration of the written word, which is not only a fitting |
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tribute to the beloved Dr. Seuss but also an excellent opportunity |
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to 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 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Read Across America celebration |
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of Dr. Seuss's 107th birthday at Sunrise McMillian Elementary |
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School and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for |
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a 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. |