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House Resolution 389
By: Representatives Corbett of the 174
th
and Erwin of the 32
nd
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating and commending the Charlton County Board of Education, recipient of the
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Georgia Reads Community Award, for its dedication to literacy advancement; and for other2
purposes.3
WHEREAS, the Georgia Council on Literacy is dedicated to improving literacy from birth4
through adulthood and recognizes that communities play a critical role in addressing low5
literacy rates; and6
WHEREAS, the Georgia Reads Community Award was established to recognize7
communities across Georgia that have formed partnerships of two or more organizations,8
sustained for at least three years, with a strategic plan and measurable results in literacy9
improvement; and10
WHEREAS, the Charlton County Board of Education is a recipient of the Georgia Reads11
Community Award for its efforts in creating a common "literacy-based solution-focused12
mindset" to impact student achievement; and13
WHEREAS, its mission has been and will continue to be to share the importance of "Loving14
Literacy for Life" with Charlton families and their children; and15
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WHEREAS, this work includes partnerships between the Charlton County School District,
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L4GA program manager Julie Morrill, Ferst Readers of Charlton County, and more than 4017
local businesses and organizations; and18
WHEREAS, these initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency,19
ensuring greater opportunities for success in education and career development; and20
WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of the Charlton County Board of Education and21
its partners serve as an inspiration to others, demonstrating the power of community-driven22
solutions to address literacy challenges.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
the members of this body congratulate and commend the Georgia Reads Community Award25
recipients, particularly the Charlton County Board of Education, for their exemplary service26
and unwavering commitment to improving literacy in their communities.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the29
Charlton County Board of Education.30
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