HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04 World Read Aloud ProclamationWorld Read Aloud Day
February 5, 2020
Whereas, Reading is an early gateway skill that paves the pathway for future success;
and
Whereas, Lower literacy rates don’t just hurt individual children; they’re a huge concern
for the future health and prosperity of our community and state; and
Whereas, The third grade reading level is a key indicator of a child’s future educational
success, yet over half of Springfield’s third-graders aren’t meeting this critical
benchmark; and
Whereas, By providing our children with one-on-one reading support, access to books,
and building their confidence, literacy skills, and a love of reading, we can reduce the
negative ripple effects of illiteracy and help children realize their full potential; and
Whereas, World Read Aloud Day is an opportunity for people in Springfield and across
the globe to celebrate the joy of reading aloud and advocate for literacy as a fundamental
human right that belongs to everyone; and
Whereas, In recognition of SMART Reading’s efforts, since 1992, to engage 140,000
Oregonians to provide 222,128 Oregon children with reading support and 2.8 million
books to keep, putting them on a path to strong literacy skills that yields lifelong benefits
and opportunities.
Now, Therefore, I, Christine L. Lundberg, Mayor of Springfield, Oregon do hereby
proclaim, February 5, 2020, as:
WORLD READ ALOUD DAY
And encourage everyone in our community to join in this observance.
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Christine L. Lundberg
Mayor