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House Resolution 108
By: Representatives Corbett of the 174
th
, Stephens of the 164
th
, Ridley of the 6
th
, Franklin of
the 160
th
, and LaHood of the 175
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin; and2
WHEREAS, dyslexia is the most common learning disability, affecting approximately one3
in five individuals and approximately 80 percent of all individuals with a learning disability;4
and5
WHEREAS, the condition is often unexpected because those it affects can have a very high6
level of intelligence but read at a much lower level; and7
WHEREAS, dyslexia causes difficulty with phoneme segmentation, the ability to break8
words down into individual sounds; and9
WHEREAS, an individual with dyslexia may have weaknesses in decoding and reading10
fluency, but they are often surrounded by a sea of strengths in reasoning, problem solving,11
concept formation, critical thinking, and vocabulary; and12
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WHEREAS, early diagnosis is critical for early remediation and evidence-based intervention
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that leads to self-awareness, self-empowerment, self-esteem, and necessary accommodations14
to ensure student, school, and life success; and15
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to draw attention to the profound educational16
impact of dyslexia on the education and lives of countless children, adults, and students in17
the State of Georgia.18
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that19
the members of this body recognize February 4, 2025, as Dyslexia Day at the state capitol.20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the22
public and the press.23
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