More great news about the Year of Languages!
On March 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res.122 calling for the establishment of a "Year of Languages" recognition program in the United States to highlight the increased need for foreign language education. The resolution, co-sponsored by Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Rep. Patrick Tiberi (R-OH) calls on the President to issue a proclamation encouraging the public to support initiatives to promote and expand the study of languages and to observe a "Year of Languages" through appropriate ceremonies, programs and other activities. Rep. Holt gave a significant speech on the House floor calling for more effective K-12 and college programs to meet the needs of our national interests in both business and government. ACTFL worked closely with Rep. Holt to draft this Resolution and with Rep. Tiberi to usher it through the House Education and the Workforce Committee and to the House floor on March 8. ACTFL is grateful to Representatives Holt and Tiberi for their support for this resolution!
