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 non-rated championship matches, bringing excitement to the City; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes and honors those who highlight and support Scrabble as a means of developing a more literate population and declares October as Philly Plays Scrabble Month.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships and its Scrabble sponsor PNC Bank as sincere sentiments of this legislative body.
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