119-hres144

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 144 Introduced in House

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 144

 Expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2025 as 
 ``National March into Literacy Month''.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 February 21, 2025

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

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 RESOLUTION

 Expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2025 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 2025: 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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