Shepherdstown Mayor Proclaims National Family Literacy Day
Shepherdstown Mayor signs Literacy Day Proclamation
The Journal | Tuesday, October 28, 2025
By Staff
In a ceremony held in Shepherdstown, Mayor James Gatz signed a proclamation declaring November 1, 2025, as 'National Family Literacy Day,' as part of an initiative by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The event, witnessed by local chapter Regent Sue Benson, emphasizes the significance of family literacy and fosters a community spirit of reading together. It serves to honor the contributions of local librarians, educators, and literacy service providers working tirelessly to improve literacy among families, particularly in towns like Shepherdstown and Ranson.
