Senators Pavlov, O'Brien, Kowall, Brandenburg, Emmons, Schmidt, MacGregor, Knezek, Warren, Nofs, Stamas, Rocca, Booher, Marleau, Green, Colbeck, Proos, Hansen, Robertson, Horn, Jones, Meekhof, Hune, Hopgood, Gregory, Johnson, Hertel, Bieda, Ananich, Hood, Zorn, Schuitmaker and Casperson offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 18.

            A resolution commemorating March 2015 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.

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

            Whereas, The citizens of Michigan recognize reading is fundamental to the education of children; and

            Whereas, Research shows that children who read regularly, especially with adults, have greater success in school; and

            Whereas, Reading is essential to everyday life, both inside and outside the classroom. It 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, We are committed to making Michigan’s children and America’s children the best readers in the world; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate March 2015 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.