HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017.02.23 Proclamation - Read Across America Dayational
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WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of McCall stand firmly committed to promoting reading as the
catalyst for our students' future academic success, their preparation for America's jobs of the
future, and their ability to compete in a global economy; and
WHEREAS, McCall Public Library has provided significant leadership in the area of community
involvement in the education of our youth, grounded in the principle that educational
investment is key to the community's well being and long-term quality of life; and
WHEREAS, "NEA's Read Across America," a national celebration of Dr. Seuss's 113th birthday on
March 2, 2017, promotes reading and adult involvement in the education of our community's
students;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council calls on the citizens of McCall to assure
that every child is in a safe place reading together with a caring adult on March 2, 2017;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body enthusiastically endorses "NEA's Read Across
America" and recommits our community to engage in programs and activities to make America's
children the best readers in the world.
Dated this 23 day of February in the year 2017
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand at the City of
McCall in Idaho on this 23 day of
February in the year of 2017.
,ackie J.