Reps. Melton, Sak, Accavitti, Angerer, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Byrum, Calley, Clack, Condino, Constan, Coulouris, Cushingberry, Dean, Emmons, Espinoza, Farrah, Gillard, Gonzales, Green, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Lahti, David Law, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Meisner, Miller, Nitz, Palmer, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Rocca, Schuitmaker, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Spade, Stahl, Steil, Tobocman, Valentine, Warren and Wojno offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 288.

            A resolution recognizing March 2008 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, The members of the Michigan House of Representatives are dedicated to providing a quality education to all children in Michigan; and

            Whereas, The citizens of Michigan recognize reading as fundamental to the education of children. Research shows that children who read regularly, especially with adults, have greater success in school. Reading is essential to everyday life, both inside and outside of the classroom; and

            Whereas, Reading can open doors and allow children to explore the entire world and beyond. Reading is a cornerstone to building productive, contributing citizens; and

            Whereas, Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, is a beloved children’s author who has written 137 children’s books and whose use of rhyme makes his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be successful readers. Read Across America, a national celebration of Dr. Seuss’s 104th birthday on March 2,  2008, promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of our students; and

            Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives recognizes and promotes the importance of community and parental involvement in every child’s success in school. The Michigan House of Representatives is committed to making Michigan’s children, and America’s children, the best readers in the world; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 2008 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.