SR224: SR224 Ben Hill County School District; congratulate

25 LC 112 2967 Senate Resolution 224 By: Senators Hickman of the 4th and Summers of the 13th A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending the Ben Hill County School Distri ct, recipient of the1 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 critic al role in addressing low5 literacy rates; and6 WHEREAS, the Georgia Reads Community Award was established to r ecognize7 communities across Georgia that have formed partnerships of two or more organizations,8 sustained for at least three years, with a strategic plan and m easurable results in literacy9 improvement; and10 WHEREAS, the Ben Hill County School District is a recipient of the Georgia Reads11 Community Award for its collaborative efforts to address barriers that students face, such as12 poverty, lack of resources, and academic challenges; and13 S. R. 224 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2967 WHEREAS, Communities in Schools collaborates with the Ben Hill County School District14 to place site coordinators within schools to build relationship s with students and families,15 offering mentorship, counseling, and academic support; and16 WHEREAS, its meaningful partnerships include the Ben Hill Count y School District,17 Communities in Schools, L4GA, CLCP, Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Chamber of Commerce,18 Dorminy Medical Center, the Monitor Enrichment Program, civic organizations, PTO, and19 numerous private businesses and industries in Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County, demonstrating20 a strong commitment to literacy development through community collaboration; and21 WHEREAS, the Ben Hill County School District and its partners have diligently developed22 and implemented innovative programs that have increased literac y rates within their23 communities; and24 WHEREAS, these initiatives have led to measurable improvements in reading proficiency,25 ensuring greater opportunities for success in education and career development; and26 WHEREAS, the dedication and hard work of the Ben Hill County Sc hool District and its27 partners serve as an inspiration to others, demonstrating the p ower of community-driven28 solutions to address literacy challenges.29 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body30 congratulate and commend the Georgia Reads Community Award recipients, particularly the31 Ben Hill County School District, for their exemplary service and unwavering commitment32 to improving literacy in their communities.33 S. R. 224 - 2 - 25 LC 112 2967 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed34 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the Ben Hill35 County School District.36 S. R. 224 - 3 -