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ADULT LIFELONG LEARNING AND

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LITERACY RESOLUTION

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2002 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Sponsor: David H. Steele

             6      This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor designates the S [ week of
             7      January 14, 2002, ]
second week of September 2002 s as Adult Lifelong Learning and Literacy
             7a      week in the state of Utah. The
             8      resolution recognizes and encourages Utah adults in their efforts to pursue lifelong learning
             9      and to promote literacy and expresses support for financial efforts aimed at aiding adults
             10      in their quest for literacy.
             11      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
             12          WHEREAS, literacy is of fundamental importance in the personal, family, social,
             13      workplace , S COMMUNITY, s civic, and religious affairs of Utah's citizens;
             14          WHEREAS, literacy is the primary key for individuals, families, and Utah communities
             15      to achieve economic and social well-being;
             16          WHEREAS, the April U.S. News and World Report stated that 75 percent of all adults
             17      need additional training;
             18          WHEREAS, tens of thousands of Utah adults who lack participation in the broad affairs
             19      of community, state, and nation are in critical need of basic language, workplace, and individual
             20      skills to meet the demands of everyday life and changing technology;
             21          WHEREAS, over 150,000 additional Utah adults are in need of higher basic literacy skills,
             22      high school diplomas, or General Education Diplomas;
             23          WHEREAS, the business community reports that it is more productive and is able to retain
             24      more employees who gain English For Speakers of Second Languages training;
             25          WHEREAS, thousands of Utah educators and volunteers are turning their energy and
             26      expertise toward promoting self-worth and self-actualization, providing the means to expand
             27      horizons, and ending continuing generations of illiteracy; and



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         WHEREAS, the Utah Legislature acknowledges the need for collaborative efforts
             29      providing interagency S , BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY s cooperation of providers for adult education services:
             30          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
             31      Governor concurring therein, designates the S [ week of January 14, 2002, ] SECOND WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2002 s as Adult Lifelong Learning
             32      and Literacy week in the state of Utah.
             33          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize, honor,
             34      and encourage Utah adults in their efforts to pursue lifelong learning and to promote literacy for
             35      every adult and child in Utah.
             36          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize and
             37      encourage additional business partnerships and financial state support designed to provide services
             38      to adult learners in their quest to obtain literacy and English language skills.
             39          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah State
             40      Board of Education, the Utah State Board of Regents, the Utah State Office of Education, the Utah
             41      Manufacturers Association, S THE UTAH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, s the Utah Partnership for
             41a      Education and Economic Development, and
             42      the Utah Education Association.





Legislative Review Note
    as of 11-15-01 1:14 PM


A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel


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