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| Title | Support FL Senate Bill |
| Body | From: "Keiko Schneider" Support FL Senate Bill On Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at 08:25 AM, hfascian@dpi.state.nc.us wrote: Dear Folks, This message is a request for you to write your Senators to co-sponsor S. Res. 170 designating 2004 and 2005 as "Years of Foreign Language Study." This resolution has been introduced in the US Senate by Senators Dodd and Cochran. Below is a copy of the Resolution and information that you might need to find your Senators' contact information. Thank you for taking time to write a letter or to send a FAX. To contact your Senators, go to : http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm SRES 170 IS :Designating the years 2004 and 2005 as `Years of Foreign Language Study'. RESOLUTION Designating the years 2004 and 2005 as `Years of Foreign Language Study'. SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF YEARS OF LANGUAGE. (a) SENSE OF THE SENATE- It is the sense of the Senate that foreign language study makes important contributions to a student's cognitive development, our national economy, and our national security. (b) DESIGNATION AND PROCLAMATION- The Senate-- (1) designates the years 2004 and 2005 as `Years of Foreign Language Study', during which foreign language study is promoted and expanded in elementary schools, secondary schools, institutions of higher learning, businesses, and government programs; and (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to-- (A) encourage and support initiatives to promote and expand the study of foreign languages; and (B) observe the `Years of Foreign Language Study' with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities. Catherine T. (Cathie) Hodges Executive Director Alliance for Language Learning 469 Sugarloaf Road Troy, NC 27371 Tel: 910-572-1101 or 910-571-6802 FAX: 910-572-1101 |
| Source | Alliance for Language Learning |
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