ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 7

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 20, 1997

By Assemblyman T. SMITH

An Assembly Resolution designating March 1997 as "Reading and Math Month for Elementary School Children."

Whereas, Understanding the principles of language arts and mathematics is crucial to the intellectual growth of elementary school children as they progress in their studies and take their places in society; and

Whereas, The economic future of New Jersey in our increasingly interdependent world depends in great measure upon our educational system and students' mastery of vital basic skills; and

Whereas, A "Reading and Math Month for Elementary School Children" will increase awareness of the importance of proficiency in the language arts and mathematics for elementary school students and the people of this State; and

Whereas, It is both fitting and proper for the membership of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey to acknowledge the efforts of elementary school students in learning important language arts and mathematics skills and to call upon the citizenry of this State to support these students in their continuing endeavors in this area; now, therefore,

    Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

    1. The month of March 1997 shall be designated "Reading and Math Month for Elementary School Children."

    2. The Governor is respectfully requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs.

STATEMENT

    The resolution designates March 1997 as "Reading and Math Month for Elementary School Children" in New Jersey. The resolution acknowledges the efforts of elementary school students in learning important language arts and mathematics skills and calls upon the citizenry of this State to support these students in their continuing endeavors in this area. The resolution also requests the Governor to issue a proclamation calling upon the public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs.

Designates March 1997 as "Reading and Math Month for Elementary School Children."