1.0" ?> 20250SR__008199INT 99 INTRODUCED 2026-02-18 2025 0 SR 81 INT Introduced by Senator Pérez LEAD_AUTHOR SENATE Pérez Relative to Read Across America Day. Read Across America Day

WHEREAS, Reading is a building block of learning and the foundation for future success; and

WHEREAS, In 1998, the National Education Association celebrated the Read Across America campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reading; and

WHEREAS, The California Teachers Association celebrates Read Across America and the positive impact it has made in the schools and the State of California; and

WHEREAS, Read Across America is a national celebration of reading that promotes literacy, reading, and adult involvement in the education of pupils, and is celebrated on March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday; and

WHEREAS, To celebrate the joy of reading, pupils, parents, educators, sports figures, celebrities, firefighters, and business and community leaders are taking part in Read Across America events throughout the nation; and

WHEREAS, On March 2, 2026, the National Education Association, the California Teachers Association, local schools, libraries, bookstores, businesses, and other community organizations will commemorate Read Across America Day; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate joins the California Teachers Association in recognizing March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.