H.Res. 144

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

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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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