Resolution 090756

..Title Recognizing October as Philly Plays Scrabble Month. ..Body WHEREAS, Literacy of its citizens is important to the city of Philadelphia, for its workforce, for parents to help their children, and for the City's economic vibrancy; and WHEREAS, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships and the Free Library of Philadelphia have shown that literacy is achieved in many ways; and WHEREAS, Research has shown that Scrabble expands literacy skills while having fun; and WHEREAS, During October, adults who love the game of Scrabble and are eager to share their skills with young people, either for pleasure or as competition, can foster learning and create a love of words and their meanings; and WHEREAS, Those who enjoy playing competitively will have the opportunity to be involved in a non-rated championship match, bringing excitement to the City; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Philadelphia City Council Recognizes October 2009 as "Philly Plays Scrabble Month", and is proud to honor those who highlight and support Scrabble as a means of developing a more literate population. FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships and the Free Library of Philadelphia as a sincere sentiment of this legislative body. ..End