A resolution designating March 3, 2003, as "Read Across America Day".

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SRES 69

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Feb 27, 2003

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider ...

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Arts, Culture, Religion Authors and authorship Books Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Education Elementary and secondary education Families Parent and child Reading Special days

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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on February 27, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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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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

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