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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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