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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The literacy of citizens of the State of Illinois
3 is essential for the civil, social, and economic well-being of
4 the State of Illinois; residents' literacy and education skills
5 are required for individuals to reap the full benefit of
6 opportunities available in the State of Illinois; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Both the national and global economy depend on
8 having a literate, skilled adult population; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Many individuals who are unemployed,
10 underemployed, or have left high school, lack the literacy
11 skills to obtain and keep a job with a family-sustaining
12 income, continue their education, or participate in job
13 training programs; and
 
14     WHEREAS, The education skills of parents and their ability
15 to read to their children directly impact the educational
16 success of children; and
 
17     WHEREAS, Parental involvement is a key predictor of a
18 child's success and the level of parental involvement increases
19 as the education level of the parent increases; and
 
20     WHEREAS, Many older people in the State of Illinois lack

 

 

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1 the reading, math, or English skills to read a prescription and
2 follow medical instructions, endangering their lives and the
3 lives of their loved ones; and
 
4     WHEREAS, Illinois' economy is transforming to one that
5 demands new knowledge, skills, and credentials; given the
6 skills needed to compete in today's society, the need for a
7 pathway system that prepares learners to enter and succeed in
8 post-secondary education and employment is important; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Adult education services are needed now more than
10 ever; there are millions of Illinois residents who have either
11 not completed their high school education or lack the basic
12 literacy skills and language skills needed to obtain jobs in
13 Illinois; for these individuals, obtaining these skills
14 prepares them to enter middle skill jobs and post-secondary
15 education; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Through a diverse provider system and
17 collaboration with stakeholders to increase access to adult
18 education services, the Illinois Community College Board
19 envisions adult education as the foundation of a career pathway
20 system that prepares adult learners for economic self
21 sufficiency; the Illinois Community College Board is committed
22 to strengthening instructional programs and services that
23 equip students with the skills needed to successfully compete

 

 

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1 in today's society; and
 
2     WHEREAS, The purpose of Adult Education is to assist adults
3 to become literate and to obtain the knowledge and skills
4 necessary for self-sufficiency employment; assist adults who
5 are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to
6 become full partners in the educational development of their
7 children; and assist adults in the completion of a secondary
8 school education; therefore, be it
 
9     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
10 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
11 declare the week of April 25, 2010 as Adult Education and
12 Family Literacy Week in the State of Illinois; and be it
13 further
 
14     RESOLVED, That we support the designation of Adult
15 Education and Family Literacy Week in the State of Illinois,
16 including raising public awareness about the importance of
17 adult education and family literacy and encouraging people
18 across the State of Illinois to support programs to assist
19 those in need of adult education and family literacy programs;
20 and be it further
 
21     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
22 presented to the Adult Education and Family Literacy program,

 

 

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1 governed by the Illinois Community College Board.