SR138: SR138 Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell; recognize

This resolution is a formal honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It commends Malcolm Mitchell, a former University of Georgia and New England Patriots football player and Super Bowl champion, for his work as Georgia Reads Coach, a role the Georgia Council on Literacy created to help improve literacy statewide. The resolution recounts background on Georgia's 2023 literacy laws, the creation of the Georgia Council on Literacy, and Mitchell's Share the Magic Foundation, which runs in-school and community reading programs reaching students in Georgia, all 50 states, and 17 countries. The Senate directs its Secretary to provide Mitchell with an official copy of the resolution as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Malcolm Mitchell for his work as Georgia Reads Coach promoting literacy across the state.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to Malcolm Mitchell.
• Creates no new law, funding, or requirement; it is a commendation rather than a statutory change.

The resolution directly names Malcolm Mitchell and the Georgia Council on Literacy. It has no binding effect on schools, students, or state agencies, though it references the council's existing literacy work under the Early Literacy Act.

While the resolution does not change any law, it publicly highlights the state's ongoing literacy initiatives and honors an individual whose foundation runs reading programs reaching Georgia students and communities, drawing attention to statewide efforts to improve literacy outcomes.

• The whereas clauses describe the 2023 creation of the Georgia Council on Literacy under SB 211 and reading instruction reforms under HB 538.
• The resolution notes Mitchell's appointment as Georgia Reads Coach by the Georgia Council on Literacy.
• The resolved clause formally commends Mitchell for using literacy to help individuals find careers and support their communities.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to Mitchell.

1. 2025-02-06Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-05Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)Primary sponsor
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)

• literacy
• education
• Georgia Council on Literacy
• legislative honors