2023-K163

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2, 2023, as Read Across America Day in the State of New York

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2023-K163


Assembly Resolution No. 163

BY: M. of A. Joyner

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
March 2, 2023, as Read Across America Day in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to increase awareness of initiatives
which affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2, 2023, as Read
Across America Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Read Across America Day; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1997, by the National Education Association
(NEA), Read Across America Day is an annual reading motivation and
awareness program that calls for every child in every community to
celebrate reading on March 2nd, the birthday of beloved children's
author Dr. Seuss; and

WHEREAS, Read Across America Day also provides NEA members, parents,
caregivers, and children the resources and activities they need to keep
reading on the calendar 365 days a year; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to help increase
awareness of initiatives which affect the lives of citizens of New York
State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2, 2023, as Read
Across America Day in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.

actions

  • 08 / Mar / 2023
    • REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 09 / Mar / 2023
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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