A resolution designating March 2, 2009, as "Read Across America Day".

Summary

Designates March 2, 2009, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 12th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

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Timeline

1. 23 February 2009

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381-2382; text as passed Senate: CR S2381-2382; text of measure as introduced: CR S2371)

   Source: Floor

2. 23 February 2009

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2381-2382; text as passed Senate: CR S2381-2382; text of measure as introduced: CR S2371)

   Source: Floor

3. 23 February 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 23 February 2009 · Official file

Documents

4 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 23 February 2009

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 23 February 2009

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 23 February 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 February 2009

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Sponsors

• John Reed · D · Sponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Sponsor

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