SHEPHERDSTOWN– Shepherdstown Mayor James Gatz signed a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution proclamation declaring Nov. 1, 2025, as “National Family Literacy Day.” On hand to witness the signing was Pack Horse Ford Chapter Regent Sue Benson.

National Family Literacy Day underscores the importance of literacy, celebrates the joy of reading, encourages residents to promote literacy by reading together as a family, and extends deep appreciation to our local librarians, educators, and literacy service providers for their tireless efforts to strengthen the literacy of our children and our community.

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