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House Resolution 180
By: Representatives Erwin of the 32
nd
, Ballard of the 147
th
, Wade of the 9
th
, Barton of the 5
th
,
Cheokas of the 151
st
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell; and for other
1
purposes.2
WHEREAS, literacy skills are necessary for life and work; improving literacy in all age3
groups is a moral imperative and necessary for Georgia's workforce and thriving economy;4
and5
WHEREAS, in 2023, the General Assembly recognized the importance of literacy with the6
passage of two bills: SB 211, which created the Georgia Council on Literacy, and HB 538,7
which required comprehensive education reforms for reading instruction in the science of8
reading; and9
WHEREAS, the Georgia Council on Literacy and its 30 members began work on July 1,10
2023, monitoring the implementation of the Early Literacy Act, reviewing literacy data11
among various populations, and creating Georgia's 2030 State Literacy Plan with the goal12
of becoming the state with the greatest literacy gains in the country and ensuring that every13
child is a reader, every teacher is prepared, and every community is supported; and14
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WHEREAS, Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl champion, author, and speaker, was named the
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Georgia Reads Coach by the Georgia Council on Literacy and was tasked by the council to16
help Georgia reach its goal of all citizens possessing the literacy skills essential for both17
workforce and daily life; and18
WHEREAS, founder of the Share the Magic Foundation and player for both the University19
of Georgia Bulldogs and New England Patriots, Malcolm has demonstrated his energy,20
dedication, and commitment to inspiring kids to read; and21
WHEREAS, through in-school programs, virtual challenges, and community partner22
programs, the Share the Magic Foundation has reached students not only in Atlanta and23
across Georgia but also in all 50 states and in 17 countries; and24
WHEREAS, Malcolm's ability to connect with young students makes his Read with Malcolm25
programs effective in motivating children to read, parents to serve as role models, and26
communities to join in turning around the state's literacy challenges and turning the page to27
a brighter future for all Georgians.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29
the members of this body recognize and commend Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell30
for his important work in using literacy to empower individuals to find successful careers,31
keep healthy, and contribute to their family and community.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized33
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to34
Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell.35
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