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RESOLUTION ON ADULT LIFELONG

                 
LEARNING AND LITERACY

                 
2002 GENERAL SESSION

                 
STATE OF UTAH

                 
Sponsor: David H. Steele

                  This resolution of the Senate designates the second week of September 2002 as Adult
                  Lifelong Learning and Literacy week in the state of Utah. The resolution recognizes and
                  encourages Utah adults in their efforts to pursue lifelong learning and to promote literacy
                  and expresses support for financial efforts aimed at aiding adults in their quest for literacy.
                  Be it resolved by the Senate of the state of Utah:
                      WHEREAS, literacy is of fundamental importance in the personal, family, social,
                  workplace, community, civic, and religious affairs of Utah's citizens;
                      WHEREAS, literacy is the primary key for individuals, families, and Utah communities
                  to achieve economic and social well-being;
                      WHEREAS, the April U.S. News and World Report stated that 75 percent of all adults
                  need additional training;
                      WHEREAS, tens of thousands of Utah adults who lack participation in the broad affairs
                  of community, state, and nation are in critical need of basic language, workplace, and individual
                  skills to meet the demands of everyday life and changing technology;
                      WHEREAS, over 150,000 additional Utah adults are in need of higher basic literacy skills,
                  high school diplomas, or General Education Diplomas;
                      WHEREAS, the business community reports that it is more productive and is able to retain
                  more employees who gain English For Speakers of Second Languages training;
                      WHEREAS, thousands of Utah educators and volunteers are turning their energy and
                  expertise toward promoting self-worth and self-actualization, providing the means to expand
                  horizons, and ending continuing generations of illiteracy; and
                      WHEREAS, the Utah Senate acknowledges the need for collaborative efforts providing
                  interagency, business, and community cooperation of providers for adult education services:
                      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the state of Utah designates


                  the second week of September 2002 as Adult Lifelong Learning and Literacy week in the state of
                  Utah.
                      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate recognizes, honors, and encourages Utah
                  adults in their efforts to pursue lifelong learning and to promote literacy for every adult and child in
                  Utah.
                      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Senate recognizes and encourages additional
                  business partnerships and financial state support designed to provide services to adult learners in
                  their quest to obtain literacy and English language skills.
                      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah State Board
                  of Education, the Utah State Board of Regents, the Utah State Office of Education, the Utah
                  Manufacturers Association, the Utah Library association, the Utah Partnership for Education and
                  Economic Development, and the Utah Education Association.

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