SENATOR COLLINS DECLARES MARCH 2nd “READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY”

Washington, D.C. - Senator Susan Collins' resolution declaring March 2nd "Read Across America Day" unanimously passed this Senate this week. The resolution encourages parents to read to their children for at least 30 minutes every day. March 2nd was chosen in commemoration of Theodor Geisel's, better known as Dr. Seuss, birthday by the National Education Association which created the "Read Across America Day" campaign eight years ago to encourage children to read.

"Taking the time to read to children is not only a worthwhile investment but also a wonderful experience. I have visited 119 schools in Maine, and these visits are among the most rewarding experiences in my career in public service," Senator Collins said. "It is my hope that Read Across America will continue to help families get into a daily practice of reading to their children. I applaud schoolteachers, librarians, and most of all, our parents, for their commitment to teaching America's children the joys of reading."

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