January 27, 2026
WHEREAS, solid literacy skills are vital to our social and economic development;
WHEREAS, research shows that parents have a strong influence on the literacy development of their children;
WHEREAS, family literacy programs serve to secure a solid learning foundation for our children;
WHEREAS, family learning helps maintain the literacy levels of adults and encourages the development of lifelong readers and learners;
WHEREAS, the 2026 theme for Family Literacy Day is “Make mealtime family learning time."
NOW THEREFORE, Parkland County does hereby proclaim January 27, 2026, as Family Literacy Day in Parkland County.
