Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Reading Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Reading Month in the State of New York. It highlights the importance of reading for literacy, civic engagement, and personal development. The resolution notes that 3.9 million New York State residents lack functional literacy, and 43% of adults with low literacy live at or below the poverty line. It also mentions that 25 million children in the U.S. lack proficient reading skills, and reading proficiency levels among 4th and 8th graders in New York have remained stagnant since 1998.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Reading Month in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Reading Month in the State of New York. It highlights the importance of reading for literacy, civic engagement, and personal development. The resolution notes that 3.9 million New York State residents lack functional literacy, and 43% of adults with low literacy live at or below the poverty line. It also mentions that 25 million children in the U.S. lack proficient reading skills, and reading proficiency levels among 4th and 8th graders in New York have remained stagnant since 1998.