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A resolution designating March 3, 2003, as "Read Across America Day".
Introduced: February 27, 2003
Introduced by:
Collins, Susan M.
Republican
· Maine
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Feb 27, 2003
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2989-2990; text as passed Senate: CR S2990; text of measure as introduced: CR S2979)
Feb 27, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2989-2990; text as passed Senate: CR S2990; text of measure as introduced: CR S2979)
Feb 27, 2003
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Designates March 3, 2003, as Read Across America Day.
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2989-2990; text as passed Senate: CR S2990; text of measure as introduced: CR S2979)
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