H.Res. 741 · 111th Congress

Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2009, as national Jumpstart's "Read for the Record Day".

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2009-09-14
Latest action
2009-10-06 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

Supports the designation of Read for the Record Day.

Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is now in its fourth year. (Jumpstart is a national nonprofit early childhood education organization.)

Encourages adults to come together with children of all ages to create the world's largest shared reading experience to show their support for early literacy and Jumpstart's year-long program working with preschool children in low-income communities.