SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1999-8627

By Senators McAuliffe, Spanel, Eide and Fraser

     WHEREAS, Reading is the foundation upon which all other learning is built; and

     WHEREAS, ARead Across America@, a national celebration of Dr. Seuss=s birthday on March 2nd, promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of our children; and

     WHEREAS, Dr. Seuss=s love of children and learning has been an inspiration for millions of young readers; and

     WHEREAS, Parents and grandparents can relive the thrill of learning to read while helping each child explore the world between a book=s cover; and

     WHEREAS, By reading, a child can visit foreign lands, meet historical figures, travel through time, and even learn to love green eggs and ham; and

     WHEREAS, Reading is the catalyst for our students= future academic success, their preparation for the workforce, and their ability to become involved citizens; and

     WHEREAS, Washington has set high standards for reading in our public schools, and students and educators throughout the state are improving their practices to rise to the challenge; and

     WHEREAS, All children should be so fortunate as to enjoy a good book and the company of an involved adult to read with on this day and every day;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate do hereby recognize March 2nd as ARead Across America@ day; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we do hereby urge each and every citizen of the state of Washington to take the time to read with a child to celebrate Dr. Seuss=s birthday.

I, Tony M. Cook, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1999-8627,

adopted by the Senate February 24, 1999.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate