Reps. Price, Crawford, Yonker, Garcia, Webber, Cox, Santana, Afendoulis, Hoadley, Howrylak, Lucido, Maturen and Poleski offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 25.

            A resolution to declare March 2015 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 the children in Michigan; and

            Whereas, The citizens of Michigan believe that reading is fundamental to children’s development and education; and

            Whereas, Children learn to read until Grade 3 then read to learn thereafter; and

            Whereas, Research shows that children who learn to read by 3rd grade have greater success in school; and

            Whereas, Reading is essential to everyday life, both inside and outside of the classroom. Reading opens doors and allows children to explore the entire world and beyond. Reading is also a cornerstone to building productive contributing citizens; and

            Whereas, We recognize and promote the importance of community and parental involvement in every child’s success in school; and

            Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives is committed to helping Michigan’s children be successful throughout their academic careers; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2015 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.