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S.Res. 306 · 108th Congress

A resolution designating March 2, 2004, as "Read Across America Day".

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 27, 2004
  2. Senate Passed Mar 1, 2004

Designates March 2, 2004 as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to read. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Mar 1, 2004

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates March 2, 2004 as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to read. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating March 2, 2004, as "Read Across America Day".

Latest action (Mar 1, 2004): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S1936)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 27, 2004

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 27, 2004
  2. Senate Passed Mar 1, 2004

No recorded floor vote found.