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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the citizens of Georgetown, Texas stand firmly committed to promoting reading as a
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, Georgetown 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 108th birthday on
March 2, 2012, sponsored by the National Education Association, promotes reading and adult
involvement in the education of our community’s students; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of Georgetown, Texas calls on its citizens
to assure that every child is in a safe place reading together with a caring adult on March 2, 2012;
and
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim March 2, 2012 as
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY