HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4715, by Representatives Edmonds, Kagi, Talcott and Thomas

       WHEREAS, Reading is a life skill that invites the reader's imagination to soar within and without the covers of a book; and

       WHEREAS, Reading is like a mosaic guiding the reader to look at multiple meanings, and new words and ideas never before thought of; and

       WHEREAS, A new world unfolds and knowledge comes to life while children and adults read to learn, read to laugh, and read to explore; and

       WHEREAS, Reading can take you to magical kingdoms, lead you to scientific discoveries, guide you through recipes, and direct you to your destinations; and

       WHEREAS, The cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park put reading as a top priority through the Reading Counts 2000 program; and

       WHEREAS, The Shoreline School District has joined with local businesses and government to promote reading throughout the community; and

       WHEREAS, We the residents of those cities will unite, take a stand, and make a visible commitment as readers, declaring "Reading 2000, make it count!  Spend a day in celebration of reading";

       NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the Shoreline School District, City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, and the residents therein for their dedication and commitment to reading; and

       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the members of the House of Representatives join with Shoreline and Lake Forest Park in recognizing March 2nd as Read Across Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Day; and

       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby encourages every citizen of the State of Washington to make reading a priority and to take the time to read with a child.

       I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

       Resolution 4715 adopted by the House of Representatives

                         February 14, 2000.

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Timothy A. Martin, Co-Chief Clerk    Cynthia Zehnder, Co-Chief Clerk