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House Resolution 382
By: Representatives Sanchez of the 42
nd
, McQueen of the 61
st
, and Alexander of the 66
th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending Cobb Collaborative, recipient of the Georgia Reads
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Community Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Georgia Council on Literacy is dedicated to improving literacy from birth3
through adulthood and recognizes that communities play a critical role in addressing low4
literacy rates; and5
WHEREAS, the Georgia Reads Community Award was established to recognize6
communities across Georgia that have formed partnerships of two or more organizations,7
sustained for at least three years, with a strategic plan and measurable results in literacy8
improvement; and9
WHEREAS, Cobb Collaborative serves as the local point of contact for the Get Georgia10
Reading Campaign, engaging a cross-sector group of child and family-facing advocates to11
support community-wide literacy strategies; and12
WHEREAS, Cobb Collaborative has fostered meaningful partnerships with Cobb County13
Public Library, Cobb Douglas Public Health, First Christian Church of Mableton, Marietta14
City Schools, faith communities, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, other15
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nonprofit organizations, and Smyrna Library to expand access to literacy resources and
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educational support; and17
WHEREAS, these initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency,18
creating greater opportunities for academic success and career development; and19
WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of Cobb Collaborative and its partners serve as20
an inspiration to others, demonstrating the power of community-driven solutions to address21
literacy challenges.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body congratulate and commend the Georgia Reads Community Award24
recipients, particularly Cobb Collaborative, for their exemplary service and unwavering25
commitment to improving literacy in their communities.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Cobb28
Collaborative.29
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